From Men's Health · Jocelyn Solis-Moreira · · 1m
Roman Reigns Street Fighter Training
Roman Reigns says his Street Fighter role made him feel like doing Pilates.
In brief
Roman Reigns says his Street Fighter role made him feel like doing Pilates. Roman Reigns compares his Street Fighter Akuma character training to Pilates for body control. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Roman Reigns' Training Shift
Roman Reigns shifted his training focus to lower body as he aged to improve longevity.
Akuma Character Prep
Roman Reigns added martial arts techniques to mimic Akuma's ninja-like movements for the Street Fighter movie.
Pilates Comparison
Roman Reigns says his Street Fighter training feels like Pilates for body control and posture.
“It’s very much like Pilates and yoga”
Akuma's Physique
Akuma has a bodybuilder physique and carries a reputation as an extremely powerful character after brutal training in the dark arts of the Satsui no Hado.
Longevity Focus
Roman Reigns prioritizes lower body strength to maintain movement and longevity as he ages.
“A little more legs, a little less chest and shoulders and arms, a little less weight up top around the head to keep that longevity and to keep that movement slick for me”
Street Fighter Release
The Street Fighter movie releases in theaters on October 16, 2024.
What to remember
Roman Reigns compares his Street Fighter Akuma character training to Pilates for body control.
