Robert Pattinson Had An Intense Training Routine For ‘The Batman’
It’s not easy becoming an action movie superhero. Half of the job is getting in shape. Just ask Robert Pattinson what it took to prepare for his starring role in…
Robert Pattinson attends “The Batman” World Premiere on March 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesIt's not easy becoming an action movie superhero. Half of the job is getting in shape. Just ask Robert Pattinson what it took to prepare for his starring role in The Batman, which opens in theaters on Friday, March 4th.
According to Insider, Robert Pattinson says his new role helped him embrace fitness. Plus, he saw what other box office heroes had done to prepare for their films. Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), and Chris Hemsworth (Thor) served as inspirations. Pattinson also shared details about his training routine.
'The Batman' Workout
- Warm up: Five minutes of cardio.
- Bicycle crunches: A core workout where you lie on your back with your knees bent at a right angle. Curl your upper body, lifting your shoulders a few inches off the floor. With hands behind your head, touch each elbow to the opposite knee.
- Dumbbell side-bends: A full-body workout where you slowly lower a dumbbell along your leg towards your knee. Then lift the dumbbell and bend your upper body in the other direction.
- Double crunche: A core workout where you lie on your back with bent knees. Bring your knees towards your chest as you crunch your torso up to meet them.
- Superman holds: A core and back workout where you lie on your stomach and extend your hands in front of your head. Then, looking toward the floor, lift your arms and legs up toward the ceiling.
If that wasn't enough, Robert also took up boxing to build up his cardio and endurance. Then there was the military-style sandbag workout on the beach. That involved doing lunges, squats, and sprints while holding a heavy bag of sand for added resistance. But wait, there's more! Pattinson said he also went on three to six-mile runs four times a week. Holy lactic acid buildup, Batman!
Here's an interview clip with The Batman stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz discussing their physical preparations for the new movie:
The World Premiere for the highly-anticipated film The Batman took place in New York City last night (March 1). The Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when The Riddler leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans becomes clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. The Batman premieres in theaters this Friday, March 4.
Julia Fox
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesKanye's last flame made an appearance at "The Batman" World Premiere in New York City, wearing lots of leather.
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Aldis Hodge
.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesActor Aldis Hodge made an appearance at "The Batman" World Premiere.
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Peter Sarsgaard
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesPeter Sarsgaard stars as Gil Colson in "The Batman."
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Barry Keoghan
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesBarry Keoghan stars as Stanley Merkel in "The Batman."
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Colin Farrell
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)Colin Farrell stars as Penguin in "The Batman." We can't wait to see his transformation on the big screen!
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Andy Serkis
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesAndy Serkis stars as Alfred Pennyworth in "The Batman."
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Jeffrey Wright
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesJeffrey Wright is James Gordon in "The Batman."
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John Turturro
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesJohn Turturro is Carmine Falcone in "The Batman."
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Jayme Lawson
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesJayme Lawson stars as Bella Reál in "The Batman."
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Paul Dano
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesPaul Dano stars as The Riddler in "The Batman."
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"The Batman" World Premiere
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesActress Zoe Kazan attended the premiere with longtime boyfriend Paul Dano.
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Jason Momoa
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesJason Momoa came to support his beloved stepdaughter Zoë! What a sweet, hunky guy.
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Venus Williams
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesVenus Williams said, "I love superheroes, pretend and real life." She said the purple dress she wore was from her EleVen By Venus Williams collection, which was designed around the film. "This is just me channeling my inner hero/ warrior at the premiere," she said. "Been working on my biceps to keep the world safe."
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Evan Mock
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe model and actor showcased his love for Batman with a huge pendant of the caped crusader.
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Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe stars of the show! The bat and the cat surely have caught our attention on the red carpet. Have you ever seen such a beautiful couple? Zoë's cat cutout dress is perfect for the occasion.
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"The Batman" Cast
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe Gotham Gang is all here! From L-R: John Turturro (Carmine Falcone), Colin Farrell (Penguin), Peter Sarsgaard (Gil Colson), Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon), Paul Dano (The Riddler), Robert Pattinson (Batman), Zoe Kravitz (Selina Kyle), Andy Serkis (Alfred Pennyworth), Jayme Lawson (Bella Reál), and producer Dylan Clark.
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