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The Vigilante

Built in the dark. Proven in the light.

Physique profile

The look
Dense and functional, not bodybuilder-bulky. Hard, capable, ready.
Priority muscle groups
Back, traps, shoulders, grip, midsection
Body fat target
Athletic-lean
Best fit for
Most body types. Intermediate, with a beginner scale-down.

Training

Weekly split
4 strength days (upper/lower), plus 1–2 combat conditioning sessions
Conditioning
Boxing-style rounds: 3 minutes on, 1 minute rest
Recovery
Hip and upper-back mobility, and a protected sleep routine

Core lifts

  • Deadlift
  • Weighted pull-up
  • Front squat
  • Overhead press
  • Farmer carry

Unorthodox methods

  • Towel dead hangs for grip
  • Shadowboxing and heavy bag rounds
  • Sandbag carries
  • Stair sprints
  • Single-leg balance work

Nutrition approach

High protein, whole foods, carbs timed around training

12-week recomp arc

  1. 1

    The Training

    Weeks 1–4

    Build the strength base and learn the lifts.

  2. 2

    The Mission

    Weeks 5–8

    Raise volume and add combat conditioning.

  3. 3

    The Reveal

    Weeks 9–12

    Peak strength, sharpen conditioning, progress photos.

Mindset and lore

A normal person with no powers, only discipline. Anyone can become this.

No powers. Just preparation.

General fitness guidance, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a new program. © Comic Sculpting