Matt Damon's personal trainer broke down his 'The Odyssey' strength routine, so I tried the upper-body workout myself (and wow)

Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, shared his strength routine for the actor's role in "The Odyssey," and the reporter decided to give the upper-body workout a try. Stump typically incorporates two upper-body sessions and two lower-body sessions in a weekly routine, with options to adjust based on availability. The upper-body workout includes movements such as dumbbell bench press, supported rows, pull-ups, pull-downs, horizontal and vertical press, along with isolation exercises like biceps, triceps, flys, and reverse flys.

The reporter performed an eight-move superset routine, focusing on 8-12 reps and 3-4 sets, twice per week. The workout was performed close to failure, with short rest periods of 30-60 seconds. After completing the routine twice, the reporter felt a sense of accomplishment, noting full-body engagement and increased soreness. They found the workout to be simple, functional, and effective for muscle growth, and recommended attempting it for those seeking a straightforward approach to upper-body strength training.