MAX JORGENSEN, in case you hadn’t noticed, is our latest cover star. That’s not an honour we bestow on just anyone. To be on the cover of Men’s Health, there’s an unspoken requirement that you must have a specific set of skills – charisma, bravado and discipline, to name a few, but above all, you need the kind of physique that men aspire to. Max Jorgensen has one such physique.
In his cover story, Jorgensen’s rig is described as something “Michelangelo might sculpt,” with “broad shoulders, a chiselled six-pack and substantial biceps.” If that sounds like something you want to replicate – which seems a safe bet – you’ve come to the right place.
During the Super Rugby season and international windows, much of Jorgensen’s focus is on prepping for gameday by conditioning his body and maintaining his strength and fitness. In the offseason, or in gaps between games, the focus shifts to improvement, rather than maintenance. But as Jorgensen says, “I only ever have like two weeks off, so I never really lose my fitness.”
Jorgensen’s cover shoot took place during one of those rare gaps. At the time, the 21-year-old told us that he was “running about three times a week. Nothing too crazy. Just ticking the box, keeping the legs moving.” For strength, he’ll hit the gym three or four times per week, targeting different muscle groups each day.
Below, you’ll find what Jorgensen does on upper body day – but be warned, this workout isn’t for those who aren’t willing to put in some work.
Max Jorgensen's upper body workout
- Bench press – 3×5
- Hanging leg raises – 3×6
- Chin-ups – 3×5
- Dumbbell shoulder press – 3×8
- Banded rotations
- Seated dumbbell rows – 3×8
- Incline dumbbell bench press – 3×8
- Dumbbell lateral raises – 3×10
- Bicep curls – 3×10
- Tricep push-downs – 3×10
