Training Montage!

[bolson]

Saw the new Batman movie last night. If I recall correctly, the training montage consisted mostly of pushups and pullups. I know that there should be a lot more to it than that, but maybe those two highly recognizable exercises worked as movie shorthand for 'did a lot of exercise to get in shape for beating up badguys'?
Also, just like Watchmen, sometimes superheroes are just regular guys who train harder and hit harder (and have really cool toys).

Comments

[genuinekfc.livejournal.com]

I'll agree with "movie shorthand." I've occasionally seen some funky positions to show off badass-ery or how hard a character is working*, but there's a general trend to show the exercises that are instantly recognizable as hard. Exercises that are difficult/important, but not impressive looking, don't make the cut.

*(Ethan Hawke's hanging sit-ups in Gattaca comes to mind.)