Musician

RZA

American rapper and producer; leader of Wu-Tang Clan

8 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

RZA Hammer curl (apparatus unspecified)

RZA's recorded Hammer curl (apparatus unspecified) is 90 lb. Source date: 2025-07-19. This was a working set. The source at dailymotion.com gives this mark. Source type: interview. Confidence is medium.

Wu-Tang Clan member; preparing for Nobody 2 and the Final Chamber tour

Source quote and limits

“In fact, you normally use 90.”

RZA | Train Like | Men’s Health — written transcript

The number is in the written transcript of the Men’s Health publisher page. The date is its uploadDate metadata, used as a source-day fallback; the lift day is unknown. At 05:27 trainer Grant Roberts states that RZA normally uses this load. RZA then confirms the training range. The transcript does not establish the apparatus or whether the number is a single-weight load or combined load. The later repetition range depends on the weight and is left unassigned.

2025
- Hammer curl (apparatus unspecified)60 lb
  Working setWu-Tang Clan member; preparing for Nobody 2 and the Final Chamber tour
  Trainer said, dailymotion.com2025-07-19low confidence
  Quote and details
  “You were using 60.”
  RZA | Train Like | Men’s Health — written transcript
- Hammer curl (apparatus unspecified)90 lb
  Working setWu-Tang Clan member; preparing for Nobody 2 and the Final Chamber tour
  Trainer said, dailymotion.com2025-07-19medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “In fact, you normally use 90.”
  RZA | Train Like | Men’s Health — written transcript

RZA bench press

RZA's recorded bench press is 225 lb. Source date: 2025-07-19. The effort is unknown. The source at dailymotion.com gives this mark. Source type: interview.

Compare your bench press with RZA

Wu-Tang Clan member; preparing for Nobody 2 and the Final Chamber tour

Source quote and limits

“bench press 225 pounds”

RZA | Train Like | Men’s Health — written transcript

The number is in the written transcript of the Men’s Health publisher page. The date is its uploadDate metadata, used as a source-day fallback; the lift day is unknown. At 02:42 RZA says he still bench presses this load. Repetitions and maximum status are unknown. The written source does not specify the apparatus.

2025
- Bench press225 lb
  Effort unknownWu-Tang Clan member; preparing for Nobody 2 and the Final Chamber tour
  Said in an interview, dailymotion.com2025-07-19
  Quote and details
  “bench press 225 pounds”
  RZA | Train Like | Men’s Health — written transcript

RZA Cable curl with arms behind torso

RZA's recorded Cable curl with arms behind torso is 15 reps. Performance date: 2025-05. Age at the time: 55. This was a working set. The source at menshealth.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Observed training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills

Source quote and limits

“15 reps of cable curls”

The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

Original reporter describes completed sets in mid-May 2025. Article published July 9, 2025. Load is not given. This is one set, with no total across sets. Electrical stimulation is described during the arm session.

2025
- Cable curl with arms behind torso× 15
  Working setObserved training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills
  News report, menshealth.com2025-05 · age 55medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “15 reps of cable curls”
  The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

RZA Cross-body dumbbell curl

RZA's recorded Cross-body dumbbell curl is 8 reps. Performance date: 2025-05. Age at the time: 55. This was a working set. The source at menshealth.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Observed training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills

Source quote and limits

“eight dumbbell curls”

The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

2025
- Cross-body dumbbell curl× 8
  Working setObserved training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills
  News report, menshealth.com2025-05 · age 55medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “eight dumbbell curls”
  The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

RZA Dumbbell hammer curl

RZA's recorded Dumbbell hammer curl is 8 reps. Performance date: 2025-05. Age at the time: 55. This was a working set. The source at menshealth.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Observed training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills

Source quote and limits

“eight hammer curls”

The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

2025
- Dumbbell hammer curl× 8
  Working setObserved training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills
  News report, menshealth.com2025-05 · age 55medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “eight hammer curls”
  The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

RZA Dumbbell biceps curl

RZA's recorded Dumbbell biceps curl is 8 reps. Performance date: 2025-05. Age at the time: 55. This was a working set. The source at menshealth.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Observed training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills

Source quote and limits

“eight regular biceps curls”

The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

2025
- Dumbbell biceps curl× 8
  Working setObserved training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills
  News report, menshealth.com2025-05 · age 55medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “eight regular biceps curls”
  The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

RZA Supine overhead cable curl

RZA's recorded Supine overhead cable curl is 15 reps. Performance date: 2025-05. Age at the time: 55. This was a working set. The source at menshealth.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Observed training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills

Source quote and limits

“three sets of 15”

The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

2025
- Supine overhead cable curl× 15
  Working setObserved training at Granite Gym in Beverly Hills
  News report, menshealth.com2025-05 · age 55medium confidence
  Quote and details
  “three sets of 15”
  The RZA Solves Da Mystery of Strength Training

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