Wrestling star Genesis has revealed her current chest and shoulder workout routine, designed to support her performance in Season 5 of Women of Wrestling (WOW).
Genesis’s Background and Wrestling Roots
Selena O’Sullivan, known as Genesis, is from Nhulunbuy in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.
She grew up in a remote, indigenous community and calls herself a “super tomboy” with a love for action movies and martial arts.
Her first martial arts experience came at a local town hall, sparking a lifelong interest in combat sports and stunt work.
Training in Professional Wrestling
Genesis tried professional wrestling during a tryout at WOW’s training facility.
She notes that wrestling differs from martial arts: wrestlers often jump and land on their backs, creating sharp physical impact.
Her mentor, Selina Majors, taught her how to tell a story through moves—not just for show, but for emotional impact.
Upper-Body Workout Routine
Genesis shares a focused chest and shoulder routine to build strength and mobility.
- Warm-up: Elliptical machine.
- Exercises: Standing cable flies, shoulder press machine, chest dips, standing cable crossovers.
- Repetition: 8–12 reps per exercise, for 3 rounds.
Enhancing Grip Strength
Genesis adds a wrist rotation at the end of each rep—called “wringing”.
This builds forearm stability and functional grip strength, key for holds and weapons moves.
She says: “That’s the stuff you lose if you don’t work on it. You have to be OK to move in certain positions, and some people put you in wacky holds as well.”
Post-Workout Flexibility
After each session, Genesis stretches to stay flexible and avoid injury.
She stresses that training is a journey—pushing limits is essential, but must be done safely and with care.
Season 5 of WOW: What’s Next?
Genesis is ready for title matches.
She names Santana Garrett as her top rival, since she holds the current WOW World Championship.
Weapons and Character Development
Genesis’s character draws from real martial arts. She uses nunchucks in the ring.
She has hinted at introducing a new weapon—a bow staff—adding to her character’s intensity.
Why This Matters
Genesis’s background shapes her training. Her Australian roots and martial arts experience inform her physical and mental approach.
Her routine shows how wrestling blends real strength with performance-based training.
What to Watch Next
Season 5 of WOW will feature new storylines and locations.
Follow Genesis on Instagram for updates on her training and matches.
For more on the show, visit wowe.com.
Genesis’s routine reflects real-world skills applied to professional wrestling.
Sources & further reading
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