Tom Holland put on more size across his upper-body for this new role.
Actor Tom Holland became known for a slim physique on the big screen. He put together a well-balanced diet to go with different workouts that kept him in shape no matter what role he was preparing for. By the looks of the new Spider-Man trailer, Holland focused on adding more size to his upper body and it was a success.
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released this week. Holland spoke with Men’s Health last year explaining his goals for the film. In the past, the suits would be filled artificially but Holland wanted to add enough size to avoid padding. To do so, he took on a bodybuilding mindset paired with bodyweight work.
“In these movies, the suits are often padded. Then they’ll add CGI to make the way the padding moves look more natural. I want to add enough muscle that the padding and CGI aren’t necessary.”
The Hollywood star, best known for portraying Spider-Man, has appeared in over six Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Beyond Spider-Man, Holland has demonstrated his versatile acting skills in lead roles in films such as Uncharted, Spies in Disguise, and The Devil All the Time. His accomplishments have earned him numerous awards and a spot on Forbes’ 2019 “30 Under 30 Europe” list. Holland’s dedication to his craft, both physically and artistically, continues to inspire fans worldwide.
| Full Name: Tom Holland (Hollywood Actor) | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| (65 kg) 143 lbs | (173cm) 5’7” | 06/01/1996 |
| Profession | Era | Nationality |
| Actor, Dancer | 2010s & 2020s | British |
Tom Holland’s 1,500-Rep Bodyweight Workout
Tom Holland has used many different workouts to build the necessary physique for his role in Spider-Man. Working with trainer Duffy Gaver, Holland went through intense workouts to push the limits. This includes his 1,500-rep ladder workout using only bodyweight.
This is an example of an exercise that Holland used every Monday morning to begin the week. It did not call for anything outside of basic bodyweight movements. Holland explained the process himself.
“Start with one pull-up, two dips, three press-ups, four sit-ups, five squats. That’s round one, and you basically go all the way up to 10, so the last round is 10, 20, 30, 40, 50. And then you’ll go all the way back down to one. That is a monster workout.”
The workout is completely listed out below:
- Pull-Ups – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- Dips – 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
- Push-Ups – 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, 3
- Sit-Ups – 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 26, 40, 36, 32, 28, 24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 4
- Squats – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5
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