Aoi Todo

Jujutsu Kaisen

Power and muscle massCreator: Gege Akutami

Aoi Todo, from Jujutsu Kaisen, is a fighter of great physical skill. This profile turns that into a muscle-building proposal with a touch of power work on leg days.

  • 4days a week
  • 75min per session
  • Gymequipment
  • Hypertrophygoal

Kuro, an original zumbo illustration. It is not official art from any work and does not depict any existing character.

What the work says, what we interpret and what we propose

May contain mild spoilers for the work. These three layers are kept apart on purpose.

What the work says

  • He is a third-year student at the Kyoto jujutsu school.[1]
  • The source highlights his exceptional fighting skill and his unorthodox personality.[1]
  • His technique, Boogie Woogie, swaps positions when he claps.[1]
  • He was mentored by Yuki Tsukumo.[1]
  • The source consulted does not publish the character’s height, weight or measurements; that is why this profile does not use them.[1]

What we interpret

  • The source speaks of fighting skill, not of a training program; any routine is our own interpretation.
  • Editorial hypothesis: a physical-fighter profile fits a four-day muscle base plus one explosive, controlled exercise at the start of leg sessions.

What we propose

Build muscle with four upper/lower sessions and, on leg days, a low-rep power exercise (explosive squat without a jump).

  • The power exercise is 3 sets of 3 to 5 reps with generous rest and clean technique: here movement quality matters more than load.
  • The rest of the session uses double progression: reps first, then weight.
  • If your knees bother you, tick “Go easy on my knees” or “No jumping” in the generator and the exercises will change.

Aoi Todo

Jujutsu Kaisen

Power with a plan.

Physical goal

  • A broad, powerful body: chest, back and legs with volume.
  • Legs and hips that respond well to quick, controlled movements.
  • Compare your progress with your own starting point, not with a drawing.

Weekly routine: 4 days, upper and lower

Original proposal, not official: gym, hypertrophy, sessions of about 75 min.

StrengthRest

Day 1: Upper A

Monday, about 55 min. Finish each set with 2 reps in reserve (RIR 2).

Exercises for day 1
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Dumbbell bench pressTechnique: Shoulder blades together and pinned to the bench.
Alternative: Dumbbell floor press
3 × 6–1090 s
Barbell rowTechnique: Torso at about 45°, neutral spine, bar to the abdomen.
Alternative: Resistance-band row
3 × 6–1090 s
Barbell overhead pressTechnique: Glutes tight; move your head out of the bar path.
Alternative: Dumbbell overhead press
3 × 8–1290 s
Lat pulldownTechnique: Pull to the collarbone without leaning back.
Alternative: Resistance-band pulldown
3 × 8–1290 s
Cable triceps pushdownTechnique: Elbows fixed at the sides; extend fully.
Alternative: Overhead dumbbell triceps extension
3 × 10–1560 s
Dumbbell biceps curlTechnique: Elbows close to the body; lower slowly.
Alternative: Negative chin-ups
3 × 10–1560 s
Cable face pullTechnique: Rope at face height; pull the hands apart at the end.
Alternative: Band face pull
3 × 10–1560 s

Day 2: Lower A

Tuesday, about 50 min. Finish each set with 2 reps in reserve (RIR 2).

Exercises for day 2
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Fast squat (no jump)Technique: Lower under control and rise as fast as you can with good form.
Alternative: Jump squat
3 × 3–52 min
Barbell back squatTechnique: Bar on the upper back, braced abs and a depth you can control.
Alternative: Goblet squat
3 × 6–1090 s
Conventional deadliftTechnique: Push the floor away with the legs; bar close and neutral spine.
Alternative: Single-leg dumbbell Romanian deadlift
3 × 8–1290 s
Dumbbell split squatTechnique: Torso upright; lower straight down.
Alternative: Reverse lunge
3 × 8–1290 s
Machine calf raiseTechnique: One-second pause at the top and the bottom.
Alternative: Dumbbell calf raise
3 × 10–1560 s
Cable crunchTechnique: Round the torso, bringing the elbows toward the knees.
Alternative: Pallof press
3 × 10–1560 s

Day 3: Upper B

Thursday, about 55 min. Finish each set with 2 reps in reserve (RIR 2).

Exercises for day 3
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Barbell overhead pressTechnique: Glutes tight; move your head out of the bar path.
Alternative: Dumbbell overhead press
3 × 6–1090 s
Lat pulldownTechnique: Pull to the collarbone without leaning back.
Alternative: Resistance-band pulldown
3 × 6–1090 s
Barbell bench pressTechnique: Feet planted; lower the bar to the chest under control.
Alternative: Dumbbell floor press
3 × 8–1290 s
Seated cable rowTechnique: Chest up; pull with the elbows, not the hands.
Alternative: Resistance-band row
3 × 8–1290 s
Dumbbell lateral raiseTechnique: Lift to shoulder height with a slightly bent elbow.
Alternative: Pike hold
3 × 10–1560 s
Resistance-band curlTechnique: Stand on the band and curl without swinging the torso.
Alternative: Negative chin-ups
3 × 10–1560 s
Cable triceps pushdownTechnique: Elbows fixed at the sides; extend fully.
Alternative: Overhead dumbbell triceps extension
3 × 10–1560 s

Day 4: Lower B

Friday, about 56 min. Finish each set with 2 reps in reserve (RIR 2).

Exercises for day 4
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Jump squatTechnique: Land softly with bent knees and do not let them cave in.
Alternative: Fast squat (no jump)
3 × 3–52 min
Barbell Romanian deadliftTechnique: Bar close to the body; lower until you feel the hamstrings stretch.
Alternative: Single-leg dumbbell Romanian deadlift
3 × 6–1090 s
Leg pressTechnique: Keep your lower back on the pad; do not lock the knees at the top.
Alternative: Goblet squat
3 × 8–1290 s
Barbell hip thrustTechnique: Pause for a second at the top and keep the ribs down.
Alternative: Dumbbell hip thrust
3 × 8–1290 s
Machine leg curlTechnique: Curl without momentum and lower over 2–3 seconds.
Alternative: Slider hamstring curl (towel on a smooth floor)
3 × 10–1560 s
Machine calf raiseTechnique: One-second pause at the top and the bottom.
Alternative: Dumbbell calf raise
3 × 10–1560 s
Cable crunchTechnique: Round the torso, bringing the elbows toward the knees.
Alternative: Pallof press
3 × 10–1560 s
Before you start. This is a general proposal, not medical advice. If you have an injury, pain, an illness, are pregnant or are under 18, check with a professional before you start. Sharp pain, dizziness or joint discomfort are reasons to stop. Muscle soreness the next day is normal.

Rest and rep ranges follow ACSM (2009). There are no invented loads: choose the weight by the stated reps in reserve (RIR).[2]

What to eat

Sample day with plenty of carbohydrates for four weekly sessions: about 2,600 kcal. It is an original proposal, not the character’s diet (the source consulted describes none).[3]

Energy2,614kcal
Protein143g (22 %)
Carbs367g (56 %)
Fat63g (22 %)

At a body weight of 75 kg (just as an example), this is 1.9 g of protein per kilogram; the reference range for people who strength-train is 1.4 to 2.0.[4]

Breakfast

Rolled oats 90 g, Whole milk 250 g, Banana 118 g, Whole egg 50 g.

Lunch

Chicken breast (skinless) 110 g, Pasta 400 g, Tomato sauce 150 g, Olive oil 13.5 g.

Snack

Whole-wheat sandwich bread 96 g, Light tuna, canned in water 60 g, Tomato 100 g.

Dinner

Ground beef (93% lean) 90 g, White rice 300 g, Green bell pepper 120 g, Olive oil 9 g.

See the macros of each meal

Breakfast

FoodAmountEnergyProteinCarbsFat
Rolled oatsdry90 g341 kcal11.8 g60.9 g5.9 g
Whole milk250 g153 kcal7.9 g12.0 g8.1 g
Bananaraw118 g105 kcal1.3 g27.0 g0.4 g
Whole egghard-boiled50 g78 kcal6.3 g0.6 g5.3 g
Subtotal508 g676 kcal27.3 g100.4 g19.7 g

Lunch

FoodAmountEnergyProteinCarbsFat
Chicken breast (skinless)roasted110 g182 kcal34.1 g0.0 g3.9 g
Pastacooked400 g632 kcal23.2 g123.4 g3.7 g
Tomato saucecanned150 g36 kcal1.8 g8.0 g0.4 g
Olive oil13.5 g119 kcal0.0 g0.0 g13.5 g
Subtotal674 g969 kcal59.1 g131.4 g21.6 g

Snack

FoodAmountEnergyProteinCarbsFat
Whole-wheat sandwich bread96 g242 kcal12.0 g41.0 g3.4 g
Light tuna, canned in waterdrained60 g52 kcal11.7 g0.0 g0.6 g
Tomatoraw100 g18 kcal0.9 g3.9 g0.2 g
Subtotal256 g312 kcal24.5 g44.9 g4.1 g

Dinner

FoodAmountEnergyProteinCarbsFat
Ground beef (93% lean)pan-broiled90 g164 kcal23.0 g0.1 g7.2 g
White ricecooked300 g390 kcal8.1 g84.5 g0.8 g
Green bell pepperraw120 g24 kcal1.0 g5.6 g0.2 g
Olive oil9 g80 kcal0.0 g0.0 g9.0 g
Subtotal519 g657 kcal32.1 g90.1 g17.3 g
  • Spread protein over three or four meals. The reference range for people who strength-train is 1.4 to 2.0 g per kilogram of body weight per day.[4]
  • Fat can make up 20% to 35% of energy; carbohydrates fill in the rest according to your hunger, performance and energy use.[5]

Work out your own energy with the energy calculator.

Illustrative example, not a personalized diet or medical advice: it does not replace a registered dietitian. Check with a professional if you have a medical condition or an eating disorder. Health notice

Beginner alternative

Start with three full-body sessions at home before adding power exercises: technique and a strength base first, fast movements afterwards.

See the routine: 3 days, 45 min, home equipment
StrengthRest

Day 1: Full body A

Monday, about 33 min. Finish each set with 3 reps in reserve (RIR 3).

Exercises for day 1
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Goblet squatTechnique: Dumbbell held at the chest; elbows inside the knees at the bottom.
Alternative: Bodyweight squat
2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell floor pressTechnique: Elbows touch the floor lightly before pressing.
Alternative: Incline push-up
2 × 10–1260 s
Resistance-band rowTechnique: Drive the elbows back and squeeze the shoulder blades.
Alternative: Inverted row (low bar, rings or a very sturdy table)
2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTechnique: Hips back, neutral spine, dumbbells close to the legs.
Alternative: Bodyweight good morning (hip hinge)
2 × 12–1545 s
Resistance-band pulldownTechnique: Anchor the band overhead and pull to the chest with the elbows.2 × 12–1545 s
Pallof pressTechnique: Resist the torso rotation as you press the arms out.
Alternative: Plank
2 × 12–1545 s

Day 2: Full body B

Wednesday, about 33 min. Finish each set with 3 reps in reserve (RIR 3).

Exercises for day 2
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTechnique: Hips back, neutral spine, dumbbells close to the legs.
Alternative: Bodyweight good morning (hip hinge)
2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell overhead pressTechnique: Ribs down and dumbbells stacked over the shoulders at the top.2 × 10–1260 s
Resistance-band pulldownTechnique: Anchor the band overhead and pull to the chest with the elbows.2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell split squatTechnique: Torso upright; lower straight down.
Alternative: Reverse lunge
2 × 12–1545 s
Dumbbell floor pressTechnique: Elbows touch the floor lightly before pressing.
Alternative: Incline push-up
2 × 12–1545 s
Pallof pressTechnique: Resist the torso rotation as you press the arms out.
Alternative: Plank
2 × 12–1545 s

Day 3: Full body C

Friday, about 33 min. Finish each set with 3 reps in reserve (RIR 3).

Exercises for day 3
ExerciseSetsRestDone
Goblet squatTechnique: Dumbbell held at the chest; elbows inside the knees at the bottom.
Alternative: Bodyweight squat
2 × 10–1260 s
Resistance-band rowTechnique: Drive the elbows back and squeeze the shoulder blades.
Alternative: Inverted row (low bar, rings or a very sturdy table)
2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell floor pressTechnique: Elbows touch the floor lightly before pressing.
Alternative: Incline push-up
2 × 10–1260 s
Dumbbell hip thrustTechnique: Upper back on a stable bench or sofa; chin tucked.
Alternative: Glute bridge
2 × 12–1545 s
Dumbbell overhead pressTechnique: Ribs down and dumbbells stacked over the shoulders at the top.2 × 12–1545 s
Pallof pressTechnique: Resist the torso rotation as you press the arms out.
Alternative: Plank
2 × 12–1545 s

Frequency and rest

  • 4 strength sessions a week and 3 days off; use them to walk or move gently.
  • WHO recommends muscle-strengthening activities for the major muscle groups on at least two days a week: this routine meets that.[6]
  • Sleep seven or more hours a night on a regular basis (AASM and SRS consensus for adults aged 18 to 60).[7]
  • If fatigue builds up or you stall for several weeks, halve your sets for a week and build back up (editorial judgment).

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Todo’s official routine?
No. The source consulted describes no specific training routine for the character. It is an original zumbo proposal inspired by their profile; it is not affiliated with the work or its creators.
What is a power exercise?
It is a quick, controlled movement with few reps and generous rest, used to train the speed of strength. It is done with clean technique and without reaching exhaustion.
Can I do it if my knees hurt?
If there is pain, check with a professional first. Otherwise, the generator lets you go easy on your knees or avoid jumping and swaps the affected exercises.
How much protein do I need?
For people who lift weights, the reference range is 1.4 to 2.0 g per kilogram of body weight per day (ISSN, 2017). If you have a medical condition, check with a professional before changing your diet.

Sources (7)

  1. Wikipedia. “List of Jujutsu Kaisen characters”. Accessed October 17, 2026. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jujutsu_Kaisen_characters
  2. American College of Sports Medicine. Progression models in resistance training for healthy adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009;41(3):687-708. doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181915670
  3. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. “FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018)”. Accessed October 16, 2026. fdc.nal.usda.gov/
  4. Jäger R, Kerksick CM, Campbell BI, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:20. doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0177-8
  5. Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2005. doi:10.17226/10490
  6. Bull FC, Al-Ansari SS, Biddle S, et al. World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(24):1451-1462. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2020-102955
  7. Watson NF, Badr MS, Belenky G, et al. Recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult: a joint consensus statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society. Sleep. 2015;38(6):843-844. doi:10.5665/sleep.4716

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