All gain no pain: Does Hollywood have a steroid problem?
How do the world's leading men get superhero abs seemingly overnight? Sometimes it's down to sheer hard work, says Harry Shukman. But sometimes, of course, it's not...
- Words by: Harry Shukman
How do the world's leading men get superhero abs seemingly overnight? Sometimes it's down to sheer hard work, says Harry Shukman. But sometimes, of course, it's not...
How do the world's leading men get superhero abs seemingly overnight? Sometimes it's down to sheer hard work, says Harry Shukman. But sometimes, of course, it's not...
It’s been called the worst-kept secret in Hollywood. How do actors who play superheroes and action hunks get in Zeus-grade shape? How do they get ripped in the space of a few months, and maintain their vascular, zero body-fat physiques over a 90-day shoot? How do they do this well into middle age – fitting in high-intensity workouts twice a day – when the majority of their peers are doing burpees not for cardio but to help their baby grandchildren digest their dinners?
It’s been called the worst-kept secret in Hollywood. How do actors who play superheroes and action hunks get in Zeus-grade shape? How do they get ripped in the space of a few months, and maintain their vascular, zero body-fat physiques over a 90-day shoot? How do they do this well into middle age – fitting in high-intensity workouts twice a day – when the majority of their peers are doing burpees not for cardio but to help their baby grandchildren digest their dinners?
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