If femininity, fragility, and tenderness of the image are valued in actresses, then the viewer, on the contrary, prefers to see actors as powerful, strong, pumped up. And this is natural. After all, every woman is looking for a helper and protector in a man, ready to carry her in his arms all his life. At least on the TV screen.
Of course, the muscles on an actor's body can be replaced by an inventive brain. Ladies are easily charmed by savvy, resourceful actors with great feeling humor and a charming smile. But if you add a pumped up torso to them, millions of spectators’ sympathy is guaranteed for such a phenomenon. After all, muscles are the result of long, hard training. And if a man had enough strength and endurance for this, then he will have enough for other important matters in life. Therefore, even if they have the most shabby artistic talent, muscular handsome men are always welcome in the frame. Now we will tell you about the most prominent actors in the world.
Josh Hollway. Hollywood actor, best known as Sawyer from the movie Lost.
As a child, my mother more than once complained that the boy’s character would lead him to prison, but the opposite happened, and his character brought him to Hollywood heights! According to Josh, his stubbornness and fiery temper only help him maintain stunning physical shape! Cycling, rock climbing, hours spent in the gym - that's what made Holloway's body so sculpted and attractive.
Josh admits:
“I play sports with the same dedication with which my Sawyer fights for life on a desert island.”
Despite the love for healthy image life, the actor smokes cigarettes like a locomotive, but the audience likes it. This gives Josh an extra charm.
Michael Jay White. The first black actor to play the main character in a blockbuster (we're talking about the movie "Spawn"). Before this, the artist had already walked in the shoes of Mike Tyson on film set(film "Tyson") The pumped-up handsome man also showed off his muscles in the films “Universal Soldier 2” and “The Dark Knight.” White became the star of the film Blood and Bone.
Michael has been practicing martial arts since he was seven years old. During this time, he earned seven black belts in six types of martial arts (among them wushu, taekwondo and kyokushin).
Vladimir Turchinsky. Also known by his nickname Dynamite. Russian actor, showman, entrepreneur, record holder in strength sports. What did Vladimir do in his life? He took photographs, worked as a translator, a school teacher, and acted in films and television shows. But at the same time, sport ran through his life as a red line. From a security guard to a world-class star, the path of Turchinsky. The viewer well remembered the invincible Dynamite in the international show “Gladiator Fights”. After this, Vladimir did not leave the sport. Hosted thematic programs on TV. Then he was invited to cameo role to the cinema. He finished filming, already, as the main character. This is the series “Cobra. Anti-terror."
Turchinsky was married three times. He has two children: a daughter and a son. The strongman died suddenly - from a heart attack, at the age of 46.
Alexey Osipov. Russian actor with tragic fate. Known to viewers from the TV series “Poor Nastya”, “Gangster Petersburg”, “Communal”, etc.
He was born into a family of scientists, but chose a completely different path for himself.
He valued sports and was involved in athletics, bodybuilding, and swimming. I trained every day. He first appeared on the wide screen in the heroic film Gladiatrix. A muscular body and bright appearance did their job.
On February 13, 2013, a successful actor, who had not even reached the peak of his popularity, went missing. His body was found six months later in the Gulf of Finland. Osipov's death is associated with difficult relationship with the opposite sex. Many girls were attracted by the image of the strong Alexei. He had relationships with several of them at once. The actor did not have time to get married, and he also did not have children.
Vin Diesel. Who would have thought that this superhero from action films was once fond of Chekhov's works. He was as far away from the mountain of muscles as he was from Everest. But at some point, Diesel took his body into his hands and turned from an ugly duckling into a swan. The reason for this breakthrough was a school crush. Vin was a shy guy, and in order to overcome this quality in himself, he began to work hard.
The sculpted body was of great use to the young guy. He became the star of almost all the famous action films of the 2000s. “Fast and Furious”, “Black Hole”, “The Chronicles of Riddick”, “Xxx”.
Vin Diesel is so popular that he has a star engraved on the Walk of Fame in his honor.
Experienced trainer Denis Seminikhin will tell you how to outdo sculpted actors, namely, how to properly pump up your chest:
Since September 5, the comedy action movie “Two Smoking Barrels” has been showing in Russian theaters, starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington. One of the highlights of the film, in addition to the well-choreographed action scenes, is close-ups Mark Wahlberg. While preparing for two roles in parallel - in “Two Smoking Barrels” and “Blood and Sweat”, the actor, who is already 42, puffed in the gym for several months, pumping up his sculpted biceps. Wahlberg's efforts were not in vain - in all the scenes where he aims a pistol, you can see muscles worthy of the Greek god Apollo. The female half of the audience is delighted, but the male half is jealous and is thinking about buying a subscription to the “rocking chair”...
Building muscle for a role is not an easy task; some actors even turn down “tasty” roles without being ready to devote several months to intensive training. Those who finally decided on them are worthy of respect, and the result, as they say, is obvious. We invite you to look at the most muscular actors in Hollywood in the images for which they brought their bodies to perfection
Jason Statham - for his role in The Transporter and its sequels
In general, to be honest, all of Statham’s roles require the presence of muscles - his role is that of a “bouncer” hero. However, it is in the third “Transporter” that Jason demonstrates all the beauty of his athletic body, appearing topless in several scenes, and in one in only boxers
Mickey Rourke - for his role in “The Wrestler” and “ Iron Man-2"
As a former boxer, Mickey knows all the secrets to quickly getting your body into "fight-ready" shape. However, before filming The Wrestler, Rourke had not had to appear on screen with a naked torso for a long time, so the actor naturally let himself go (given the lifestyle that he led then, it was not difficult). But it’s worth paying tribute to Mickey’s determination - in less than a year he made his figure athletic (and he was already over 50 at that time). Excellent form helped Rourke after “The Wrestler” get another “delicious” role - Ivan Vanko in “Iron Man”, for which the actor almost did not have to prepare - everything was already in place
Ryan Reynolds in Blade 3: Trinity
Now Ryan Reynolds has more “clothed” roles, but in 2004, when he was just gaining popularity, he had to earn it with his body - in the literal sense of the word. Don’t think anything bad, just an episode of the movie “Blade 3”, in which Ryan’s slightly shabby, but still incredibly sexy hero appears shirtless, is a great pleasure to watch
Edward Norton in " American history X"
Norton is also not one of those actors who flashes on screen shirtless in every film, but in the image that brought him fame - the neo-Nazi in American History X, he spends a decent amount of screen time with a bare torso or in a T-shirt that beautifully outlines the relief the top of his figure
Tsar Leonidas(Gerard Butler in 300)
It is impossible not to remember this character here. King Leonidas from 300, with his epic cry of “This is Spartaaa!” and a wardrobe consisting of a raincoat and leather briefs - a very powerful image, superbly brought to life by Gerard Butler. Despite the fact that the film contains a fair amount of computer retouching, no special effects have yet been able to give the actor a beautiful body - so Leonid’s muscles are entirely the result of Butler’s lengthy training
Tom Hardy in The Dark Knight Rises
Throughout the entire film, Tom Bain's character wears an ugly design on his face, which does not allow one to properly appreciate his appearance, but everything is compensated by his muscles. Tom Hardy and Batman actor Christian Bale even went to the gym together to prepare for filming. True, Christian had to sweat a little less - after all, his hero in the film has his own, special uniform, but Hardy gave it his all
Hugh Jackman in "Wolverine"
In the first part of the X-Men spin-off franchise about a man with an adamantium skeleton, Hugh appears on screen shirtless for only a short time, but in the second part, Wolverine: Immortal, which was released this year, 44-year-old Hugh allows you to admire your athletic physique from all angles. Muscularity is a professional necessity for Jackman: in most of his recent film images he is in excellent physical shape
Chris Evans gained muscle mass before filming, the actor is muscular
Many have learned from their own example that gaining 15 kg of muscle mass is possible only in adolescence. If someone gained 15 kg of weight at the age of 30-40, it means flabby fat. But not in Hollywood! The best trainers, advanced pharmacology, nutritionists. And it seems that Hollywood actors can do everything. It turns out that there are not so few jock actors.
Here are examples of the best body transformations of Hollywood actors. These male actors tripled their caloric intake, trained with the Navy SEALs, experienced ultra-cold temperatures to increase blood circulation, and ultimately toned up their muscles to star in top blockbusters.
Captain America, Chris Evans
Captain America, Chris Evans, body transformation
Captain America had well-developed pectoral muscles, and you would think that the actor consumed some kind of special soldier nutrition in the form of whey, but instead the actor in this role used more conservative methods to build muscles: he spent time in the gym and absorbed lean protein. And although he worked out 2 hours a day, 4-5 times a week, the actor managed to gain 9 kilograms of muscle in 4 weeks when he played his role in the film “The Avengers”. In general, it will be difficult for us to judge his training methods; we can only see the results in the form of photographs of how actor Chris Evans becomes a muscleman in just 4 weeks.
Thor, Chris Hemsfort
Chris Hemsfort, TOP, body transformation, before and after
The only thing bigger than Thor's own ego is his beefy right hand(and maybe the left one too). For his role in the film “The Avengers,” the Australian actor began training again under the guidance of trainer Mike Knight, who helped him create Thor’s Nordic body. The actor gained weight through training with weights and consumed up to 6,000 calories a day, after which he dried out a whole month so that his muscles acquire a beautiful relief. Some sites even list his training program. We will not present it here, because... it's unlikely to suit you. It is unlikely that the newly minted actor was transformed so quickly by natural training. In general, in the photo you see the results of stellar bodybuilding.
Christian Bale, Batman, The Machinist
Actor Christian Bale is constantly gaining muscle mass.
Donning the Mysterious Avenger costume for the last time, the Batman actor also had to transform his body for the role. He gained 27 kilograms of pure muscle in 6 months to play the role of “The Dark Knight”, and after that he lost weight again, only to 59 kilograms for his role in the film “The Machinist”, which could clearly be dangerous for the actor’s health. Look at the photo, you will be amazed how he gained and lost almost 30 kg weight repeatedly. And each time he gained not fat, but muscle of quite decent quality. The ability of actors to gain muscle mass is amazing. Many of our bodybuilders from the outback will sincerely envy such transformations.
Magic Mike, Channing Tatum
This former dancer, who was also a model, proved that his movie intentions were far from superficial and sculpted a killer body for the film Magic Mike. Playing the role of a stripper, he had to seriously take up training. In an interview with MTV News, he said: "I think the preparation for the film was very intense because there were scenes where I had to do it with my butt bare, and toned glutes require a certain training and nutrition regimen, but thank God this episode was short"
Bane, Tom Hardy
Bane is Batman's nemesis in The Dark Knight Rises, who is supposed to be a bundle of brutal power, and the actor had to bulk up a lot to fit the bill. this image. He had 3 months to gain 13.5 kilograms of muscle on his 178 cm tall body. And since his goal was muscle mass, the actor occasionally resorted to cardio training.
Tony Stark
This actor has always been quite thin, and although in the film “The Avengers” Tony Stark did not have impressive muscle size, this member of the “Brat Pak” acting group had to train like a real superhero. What helped him with this was a 5,000-calorie diet and exercise in the gym with an emphasis on lifting heavy weights instead of cardio training. For the role, the actor gained 11 kilograms of muscle mass. IN ordinary life Only teenagers gain 11 kg of mass; those over 25 usually gain 11 kg of flabby fat, but not Hollywood stars.
Marine Logan, Zac Efron, Lucky
Zac Efron gained muscle mass, actor
Quiet, who studied music at school and participated in theatrical productions, played Marine Logan in the film Lucky Man and put on 4 kilograms of muscle on his 5-foot-10 frame to fit the role. He trained 5 days a week with former Marine Logan Hood and ate 3,500 calories a day in the form of protein shakes and omelettes. In general, we all know what high-calorie diets lead to. Many people have the prospect of becoming a sumo wrestler, but for Zac Efron everything is different.
Taylor Kitsch, John Carter
Taylor Kitsch, John Carter, also gained muscle mass before filming, actor
Despite starring in Friday Night Lights, the actor spent 11 months bulking up for John Carter, where he played a veteran civil war who travels through space. As a committed vegetarian, he ate a diet consisting of oatmeal, egg whites, protein shakes, chicken breast, sweet potatoes and dark rice. What a vegetarian! Every day, the actor got up at five in the morning and began training, consisting of high-intensity cardio, boxing, sword training and resistance training. And we have a lot of guys like that! Only almost all of them continue to lose weight.
Tobey Maguire, Spiderman (Spiderman)
Tobey Maguire Spiderman (Spiderman) sculpted muscles, actor
Daily seven-hour training helped the actor transform his body into the appearance of the superhero Peter Parker from the movie “Spider-Man.” For 4 months, the actor trained his body 2 hours a day and 3-4 hours a day learned to perform tricks (somersaults) in the air using ropes. He also did gymnastics, parkour and learned how to handle a safety rope, all of which he did every day. On top of that, the actor did yoga and gymnastics to improve his flexibility to perform stunts with ropes.
Shia LaBeouf, Jack Bondurant, main character movie "The Drunkest County in the World"
Shia LaBeouf gained 18 kg of muscle mass
The surname of this young gangster translated from French means “beef, carcass, bull,” but the actor playing him is not at all meaty and after he agreed to play that same gangster in the film “The Drunkest County in the World,” he had to gain 18 kilograms on his lean body in order to more convincing to look like Tom Hardy, playing the role of his brother. As you can see, the newly minted actor could do with adding another five kilograms of muscle mass, although now he doesn’t look so sad.
Villain from the movie "I, Alex Cross"
Matthew Fox, a great example of sports drying. Villain from the movie I, Alex Cross
To play the role of a bloodthirsty fighter in fighting without rules in the film "I, Alex Cross" former doctor Jack Shepard (TV series “Lost”) had to lose 16 kilograms of fat and pump up muscles. He consulted a nutritionist and enlisted the help of a personal trainer to transform his body into that of a “killing machine.” As you can see, he didn’t gain muscle mass, but he obviously didn’t lose it either. The muscle definition is excellent.
Tyler Perry, Alex Cross
The actor who played the role of Alex Cross is perhaps best known for creating female image Mabel (Madea) Simmons. The writer, actor and producer all in one replace Morgan Freeman as the title character in I, Alex Cross. The film actor said in an interview with Men's Health magazine that in order to lose 13.5 kilograms, he ran for an hour every morning, pumped up his muscles by exercising with his own body weight, worked out on exercise machines, and practiced during the day. martial art Krav Maga (similar to military hand-to-hand combat).
Daniel Craig, James Bond
Actor Daniel Craig, James Bond, before and after, sculpted muscles
After losing weight for his role in Cowboys & Aliens, this blond Brit did a lot of work on himself before starring in 007. Coordinates: “Skyfall” as James Bond. During the filming of the film, the British press reported that Agent 007 used cryotherapy (cold treatment) - he sat in a cell with a temperature of minus 100 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes. The procedure is said to improve blood circulation and increase the production of endorphins (the feel-good hormone), resulting in a person being able to work longer and do more strenuous work.
Taylor Lautner, Werewolf Saga, Jacob Black
Taylor Lautner, before and after, 6-pack abs, bodybuilding, ripped muscles
Before us is another newly-made jock actor. The Werewolf was a skinny 17-year-old when he first auditioned for the role of Jacob Blake. Three years later, when the heartthrob had already starred in 4 films, he had gained 13.5 kilograms of pure muscle mass. To maximize the load when working with a barbell, the actor ties rubber straps to the bar, the other end of which is tied to the stand (frame), thus creating more tension in the muscles during the approach.
Actors who are in excellent physical shape always attract attention. Men look up to them, women admire them. But let's not forget that strength is not always a pumped-up body and muscles on which the shirt diverges. Often these are agility, martial arts skills and speed. In this publication, we will look at a variety of actors - they are all different from each other, but all of them can rightfully be called strong. And, perhaps, many have something to learn from them. We will not make a rating and give out places - we will simply talk about people who admire us.
Let's begin our acquaintance with a person whose strength is not only obvious, but also confirmed by various ratings. Hafthor is an Icelandic strongman who is regularly awarded prizes as the world's strongest man. So, two years ago in Norway he broke a thousand-year (!) record. In 5 steps, he covered a distance of one meter, while dragging a log that weighed 650 kilograms. What about acting roles? Of course, this man does not need to be introduced to fans of the cult series “Game of Thrones”. There he appears in season 4 and has the telling nickname “Mountain”. And since we're talking about mountains...
The wrestler, whose merits can be listed endlessly, is also a popular actor. He starred in several parts of The Fast and the Furious, in the acclaimed comedy Blood and Sweat: Anabolics, as well as in dozens of other films. As a youth, Dwayne played American football, but after one of his injuries he decided to end his career and try his hand at wrestling. Today he is the owner of several Slammy awards (Professional Wrestling Federation Award) and many championship titles. According to the same federation, “The Rock” is one of the five best wrestlers in the world in the history of the sport. And one more interesting fact: Dwayne Johnson is a good friend of our next hero.
Bodybuilder, businessman, actor, former governor of California and just good man- this is how we characterize a real legend. Schwarzenegger is an example for many people who “build” their body and want to achieve unprecedented heights. Today the audience's favorite is almost seventy years old, but he is still just as good. The seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title is known to us from a huge number of films, including the legendary Terminator series of films.
Speaking about the strongest actors, one cannot fail to mention the man who played in the films “The Mechanic”, “Carrier”, “ Big jackpot", "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", etc. The embodiment of male beauty, strength, incredible charisma - this is what attracts millions of TV viewers in this actor. But Jason is incredibly cool not only on screen. He trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a martial arts specialist. Moreover, Statham tries to perform most of the complex stunts on his own, for which he periodically attends stunt school. And for 12 years, Jason was part of the British national diving team. In general, the physical fitness of this the most popular actor what is needed.
It is simply impossible to imagine this person in a few words. He is simultaneously an actor, singer, producer, director, stuntman, screenwriter, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and, of course, martial artist. And this is only a part of the roles, to which you can add several more. It's hard to find a person who doesn't know and love Jackie Chan. His acting always lifts the spirits, and his physical capabilities are truly amazing, bordering on the fantastic. This is exactly the case when you don’t need a mountain of muscles to deal with a crowd of enemies. The most famous work Jackie is the Rush Hour trilogy.
The actor, known for many comedic roles, as well as for the Expendables trilogy, is a former successful professional American football player. And this, as you know, is a strong and rather tough sport. After finishing his career as a defender, Terry became no less successful in film. We also know this handsome and smiling actor well from advertising “Old Spice” products. Many videos are no less popular than his films.
Of course, we have no right not to mention the “hard nut,” whose career is more like a roller coaster with ups and downs. Of course, Bruce did not mark any serious achievements in sports, but his physical fitness and agility are a topic that is not even subject to discussion. On the actor's account huge amount roles where he saves the world from destruction again and again. It's hard to imagine that a boy who stuttered as a child would become the highest paid actor in Hollywood by the age of sixty. Perhaps, just for his character and dedication to his dream, Willis can be included in the list of the strongest actors.
Of course, all of the listed individuals are just a drop in the bucket among those who deserve to be among the strongest. But these people are definitely among those from whom one can and should take an example.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone at one time became trendsetters in bodybuilding fashion in Hollywood. Iron Arnie and Sly are still the most respected musclemen of the Dream Factory.
the site invites you to remember the most muscular movie stars of the new generation who took the baton from Hollywood bodybuilders.
Still from the film Before Vin Diesel became an actor, he worked as a bouncer in a nightclub. He went to the gym “out of duty.” As you know, regular exercise takes a long time, so he didn’t give up the weights even after he started acting in films. According to the actor himself, he does not use steroids or anabolic steroids. He adopted an old Hollywood trick - Vin Diesel pays much more attention to training the muscles of his upper body than his legs. Thus, on the screen he looks like a professional bodybuilder, although he would not be accepted into bodybuilding competitions due to his disproportionately developed body.
Still from the film Johnson became famous throughout the world thanks to wrestling and television, not cinema. Appearance wrestler is his business card and the key to success. Johnson performed in the ring under the nickname "The Rock", which he received due to his powerful physique. In addition, in his youth, Dwayne was seriously involved in sports - wrestling, athletics and American football. Now the hero of popular action films begins his every day with a run and a set of stretching exercises. Then he goes to one of the most popular private gyms in Florida, where many of his colleagues who live in this southern state train. Johnson eats five or six times a day (depending on the intensity of the exercise), periodically arranging fasting days for himself, reducing the number of daily calories consumed several times.
Still from the film
This Australian actor gained worldwide fame after the release of the film Thor in 2011, in which he played main role. Chris' athletic physique played an important role during the casting. He was in excellent physical shape, having been involved in surfing, boxing and rugby since school. Especially for the role of Thor, he started going to the gym and gained 10 kilograms of muscle mass. He was so carried away by “pumping iron” that he decided not to give up this business after filming was completed. In his interviews, Chris Hemsworth has repeatedly said that he simply loves basic exercises - pull-ups, dips, deadlifts, bench presses, sitting and incline. Hemsworth's body is designed in such a way that the actor instantly begins to lose weight without training or dieting. From time to time he allows himself to take a break from the weights for a couple of weeks, but then rushes back to the gym, since physical activity, by his own admission, improves his mood and performance.
Still from the film The famous Captain America always loved to work out, but the creators of the films about the First Avenger asked Chris to double his efforts in the gym before filming so that his body would look truly superhero-like on screen. Throughout three months he trained five times a week. The actor’s nutritional plan was developed taking into account all the characteristics of his body. Before filming began, Evans could not look at the chicken and protein shake without disgust. This regime turned the actor away from sports for some time, but his love for sports subsequently took its toll. Now the best rest for Chris is his favorite exercises with dumbbells and barbells, horizontal bar and parallel bars.
Jason Statham
Still from the film Statham does not have any outstanding dramatic talent. Most movie lovers are familiar with him for his roles in the action-packed films Adrenaline, The Transporter and The Mechanic. Almost all of Statham's characters are brutal, cold-blooded, laconic and pumped-up thugs. To maintain his body, he trains special program, which is significantly different from most sets of physical exercises popular on the Internet. He works with a personal trainer, a former Marine. Statham not only needs to look good - he must be truly strong and dexterous, since he prefers to perform most of the difficult and dangerous stunts on his own. In addition to doing standard basic exercises, Jason climbs ropes, does a lot of weight training, runs up and down stairs, and takes a sledgehammer to a huge truck tire. Statham has not drunk alcohol for many years and monitors his diet daily.
Actors such as Tom Hardy, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg and some other Hollywood stars also cannot imagine their life without weights.
