Danny Ramirez does not just train to look good. He wants to be athletic in his movements as well.
Many of the top actors in Hollywood train to get the best physique possible to fit a certain role. While others might focus on the overall look, Marvel superstar Danny Ramirez wants to be able to move well while building a shredded physique. The Captain America recently discussed how he trains to build athleticism as well.
“Being an athlete my whole life playing college soccer, I don’t think I could ever work out for just aesthetics. I can’t just work out my traps, my shoulders, and my abs. So for me to be able to believe in the philosophy, I want to be able to move better.”
Ramirez has previously taken on roles as a flight office in Top Gun: Maverick and a soldier in The Last of Us. He has prioritized staying in top physical condition for many of his roles but tailors his workouts to staying athletic rather than just building muscle.
At 32 years old, Ramirez has been featured multiple times as Joaquin Torres, aka Falcon, in the Marvel Universe. He has become known for these roles and his overall dedication to putting the best product on the big screen.
Danny Ramirez Talks NFL-Style Training
Danny Ramirez has looked his best in his roles but he wants to make sure this is not a short-term plan. While training at the highest level, Ramirez wants to be in it for the long haul as well. Ramirez spoke with Men’s Journal about his goals.
“A lot of this is not about extreme wear and tear. It’s not about just getting your biceps big but functionality mobility. And it feels somewhere more grounded in a reality that’s achievable by everyone.
A lot of what I ended up doing was training as though I was going to go to the NFL, and then cardio boxing and kickboxing, and Muay Thai. And by default, you end up just shredding up.”
Danny Ramirez has taken his workouts beyond much of the norm. This includes different forms of cardio and strength training. Ramirez has accomplished many of his goals, both physically and mentally, thanks to this style of training.
“I feel like if I ever put aesthetics as the main thing, you fall into body dysmorphi in a week then that becomes your main thing. So tomorrow, if I go out to the field and I do some ladder work and some cone drills, I’d feel better than if I just came back and I looked at myself in the mirror.”
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