Celebrities that look like pro bodybuilders
Celebrities are the trendsetter when it comes to style, fashion or fitness. Watching your favorite celebrities go through a physical transformation can motivate and push you to start your own transformation, and there are some incredible transformations that some celebrities have undergone.
While it may not be the 1980s action stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone dominating the screen, there have been a lot of feature films over the past few years that have in shape actors. The fitness trend in Hollywood is even more prominent in the superhero universes of Marvel and DC.
In this post, our team at Generation Iron breaks down our top picks for the best celebrity transformations.
The 8 Most Insane Celebrity Transformations
Let’s take a look at the top 8 celebrity fitness transformations.
Christian Bale
Christian Bale has arguably the most radical transformations. Bale’s dedication and commitment to his roles are evident from what he is ready to put his body through. His transformation from The Machinist, where he was almost a skeleton, to Batman Begins where Bale sported a good amount of muscle mass, is nothing short of inspiring.
Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler wasn’t always the ripped King Leonidas we saw in the movie 300. Butler completed his insane transformation for the role of the Spartan king in a mere three months. Now, this is something all of us should work towards.
Kevin Hart
The comedian rockstar’s transformation came as a surprise to most. Kevin Hart was always in shape but he took his fitness to a whole new level when he showed off his tones muscle and ripped abs. Hart has partnered with Nike and promotes running.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Chris Hemsworth
Chris has always been a fit guy but his level of fitness took a new turn when he started training for his role as Thor. We have to admit, Hemsworth looked nothing short of a demi-God after his transformation.
Jonah Hill
When Jonah appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he said: “I gained weight for this movie War Dogs, and then I wanted to get in better shape, so I called Channing Tatum, and said, ‘Hey, if I eat less and go to a trainer, will I get in better shape?’
“And he said, ‘Yes, you dumb motherf*****, of course you will, it’s the simplest thing in the entire world.”
Jonah Hill was always known as a “fat guy” in Hollywood, but he certainly changed that!
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt had no other option but to get in shape for his role in the Guardians of the Galaxy. Pratt lost 60 pounds in six months. Chris’ trainer made him eat turkey with gravy every day and his workouts included sessions of P90X, running, swimming, boxing, kickboxing, and even a triathlon.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman first played Wolverine in the first edition of X-Men (2000). There has been a dramatic transformation in his physique ever since. On being asked about his diet, Hugh said, “The Wolverine diet is strict. It has about 4000 calories a day, maybe 4 and a half cause I’m bulking up. Always protein, 6 times a day, steam vegetables, and occasion brown rice.”
“I had to be in peak condition for the role. I went on a water dehydration diet so I can be as ripped and cut as possible. Twenty to thirty hours of not drinking any water and I had a nasty headache. You start cranking up.”
Best Celebrity Transformations Wrap Up
Which celebrity has the best physique according to you? There are certainly some great ones out there, so let us know which one impressed you the most.
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