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CHRIS HEMSWORTH’S UPPER-BODY WORKOUT

ABS CIRCUIT*

Nautilus Ab Machine: 30 repsSitup: 20 repsFlutter Kick: 20 repsSeated Leg Raise: 20 repsSide Crunch: 20 each sideWrist to Knee: 20 repsRussian Twist: 30 reps*Perform 3-5 sets 3 times per week

CHEST/BICEPS

Bench Press: 12/10/10/10/10
Superset with Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 12/10/10/8/8
Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press: 4 sets, 15 repsHeavy Barbell Curl: 5 sets, 10-12
Superset with Pushup: 5 sets, 20

TRICEPS

Dip: 3 sets, 15 repsSkull Crusher: 5 sets, 15 reps
Superset with Dumbbell Kickback: 5 sets, 12 repsStanding Triceps Extension: 4-5 sets, 12 reps

SHOULDERS

Push Press (Giant Set x4): 15/12/10/10/8/6/4DB Overhead Press: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8Lateral Raise: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8Front Raise: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8Rear Delt Flye: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8*Perform as a giant set.

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Kings of the Beach

Now’s the time to show off your sculpted physique you’ve worked on all year and show the world—or at least beachgoers—the fruits of your labor. To kick off our special summer guide, check out these 10 guys who’ve turned more heads than a chiropractor.

SEE ALSO: Summer Full-Body Workout Routine

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Check out that V-taper! The best bodybuilder of his day also sported a killer beach body.

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Arnold Training Guide

Dave Draper

The “Blond Bomber” was the archetype for all the sun- sand- and surf-loving musclemen that followed.

Frank Zane

Known to many as history’s most aesthetic bodybuilder, Zane had a physique that impressed without intimidating.

Hugh Jackman

Over the past two decades, few actors have shown up fitter, on screen or in the ocean, than Wolverine.

Joe Manganiello

Ten guys are walking down the shore. One is Joe. Which guy will the ladies be checking out? Exactly.

SEE ALSO: Joe Manganiello’s Werewolf Workout Routine

Matthew McConaughey

What’s not to love about Matt’s body? He may be getting older, but his physique stays the same.

SEE ALSO: The 4-Week Routine for a Shredded Summer Body

Terry Crews

The multi-M&F cover guy and Old Spice pitchman is so big and jacked that he could double as an umbrella for the sun-shy.

Chris Hemsworth

Standing 6’3″ with broad shoulders and narrow hips, this Aussie is as good as it gets when it comes to having a beach body.

Mark Wahlberg

He’s come a long way since displaying his Calvin Klein boxers, but Wahlberg’s bod still harkens to the days of yore.

Daniel Craig

He wowed audiences in Casino Royale when he exited the ocean looking lean and mean. The man clearly has a license to lift.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S UPPER-BODY WORKOUT

ABS CIRCUIT*

Nautilus Ab Machine: 30 reps

Situp: 20 reps

Flutter Kick: 20 reps

Seated Leg Raise: 20 reps

Side Crunch: 20 each side

Wrist to Knee: 20 reps

Russian Twist: 30 reps

*Perform 3-5 sets 3 times per week

CHEST/BICEPS

Bench Press: 12/10/10/10/10
Superset with Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 12/10/10/8/8

Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press: 4 sets, 15 reps

Heavy Barbell Curl: 5 sets, 10-12
Superset with Pushup: 5 sets, 20

TRICEPS

Dip: 3 sets, 15 reps

Skull Crusher: 5 sets, 15 reps
Superset with Dumbbell Kickback: 5 sets, 12 reps

Standing Triceps Extension: 4-5 sets, 12 reps

SHOULDERS

Push Press (Giant Set x4): 15/12/10/10/8/6/4

DB Overhead Press: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8

Lateral Raise: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8

Front Raise: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8

Rear Delt Flye: 4 sets*, 15/12/10/8

*Perform as a giant set.

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