Six-time world champion wrestler Dave Batista exercises and eats for strength and efficiency. Batista, also known as The Animal, made a reputation as a bodybuilder before joining World Wrestling Entertainment — WWE. Batista achieved and continues to maintain his 6’6″, 290-lb. physique with a muscle-stimulating workout strategy involving hypertrophy.
Batista divides his workout routine into 3 days:
Day 1: calves, thighs
Day 2: back, shoulders, traps
Day 3: chest, arms
He randomly trains his abs.
Batista workout routine is listed below. As you can see, it generally focuses on multiple sets of 10-15 reps. This type of workout is great for hypertrophy which stimulates muscle growth.
Day 1
Standing Calf Raises: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Seated Leg Curls: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Lying Leg Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Standing Leg Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Leg Extensions: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Hack Squats: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Leg Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Day 2
Front Pulldowns: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Rear Pulldowns: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Seated Cable Rows: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Lateral Raises: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Behind the Neck Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Bent Laterals: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Day 3
Hammer Strength Incline Machine: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Dumbbell Bench Presses: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Cable Crossovers: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Alternate Dumbbell Curls: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Preacher Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Single-Arm Reverse Pushdowns: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Seated Machine French Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Hammer Strength Forearm Machine: 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps
Wrist Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Reverse Wrist Curls: 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps
Twisting Hanging Leg Raises: 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Machine Crunches: 3 sets of 15-20 reps