SOCIAL FEEDS ARE awash with Pedro Pascal amidst him stepping out on the carpet for Cannes Film Festival. And whether you are Pascal fans for his roles in The Mandalorian, Narcos, or The Last of Us, or more recently by joining the more ‘thirsty’ fandom he has received, it’s undeniable that he is in decent shape. And the zero-kit training with which he achieved his physique, is surprisingly accessible.
While Pascal was recently somewhat gatekeeping his fitness routine, saying he just mainly sticks to the basics, Pascal’s trainer, David Higgins shared the bodyweight workout that he used prior to filming for The Last of Us. Speaking to GQ, Higgins said that Pascal’s training was ‘A lot of abs and mobility, along with calisthenics.’
Thankfully there’s no more gatekeeping round here, with the exact workout detailed below.
The workout
Perform 5 rounds of the following circuit, doing each exercise for 1 minute. Rest for 30 seconds between rounds.
Mountain climbers
Start in the high plank position with your head in line and core engaged. Take one knee towards the opposite elbow. Replace the leg back to the starting position ready to begin on the opposite side. Complete at a fast tempo to push your cardio, or slow and sustained to improve your core strength.
Bulgarian split squats
Stand two to four feet in front of a bench (depending on your height), facing away. Have one leg resting on the bench behind you, laces down, with your feet in line with your hips. Sink your body down until the knee of your back leg almost touches the floor. The front knee should be at a right angle. Push up through your front foot to return to the start position.
Swimmers
Lie face down with your arms and legs fully extended, in a Superman position. With a slight arch in your back, lift your opposite arm and leg at the same time (right arm with left leg, then left arm with right leg). Repeat for the full 60 seconds.
Push-ups
Hit a strong plank position, with your core tight and hands under your shoulders. Bend your elbows to bring your chest to the floor. Keep your elbows close to your body as you push back up explosively.
Plank
Assume the forearm plank position and hold a straight line from your head, to your heels. Keep your core engaged and hips in line for the full 60 seconds.
This article originally appeared on Men’s Health UK.
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