Discover Chris Hemsworth’s Secrets to Becoming Thor
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When Chris Hemsworth accepted the role of Thor, Marvel’s god of thunder, he had his work cut out for him — literally. Few actors have packed on this incredible amount of mass and muscle with such success. While Hemsworth indeed spent hours in the gym, so much more went into helping him develop his god-like physique. Let’s take a look at Thor’s diet, workout plan, and lifestyle. Then you can give it a try — if you dare. EAT LIKE THOR Chris Hemsworth reported to Bodybuilding.com that he had to be highly efficient with his nutrition. His diet consisted of “buckets of protein, brown rice, vegetables — I mean really large quantities, and I ate regularly, every three hours ... Then I ate fruit and vegetables to help break down the protein, and a lot of broccoli.” To pack on that mass, it sometimes meant eating when he wasn’t even hungry, which he said was exhausting.
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TRAIN LIKE THOR Like Hemsworth’s diet, his workouts relied heavily on dedication and intensity. His trainer, Luke Zocchi, reported that most of Thor’s workouts consisted of bodybuilding coupled with functional training to allow him to build muscle
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while maintaining the mobility necessary to perform movie stunts. Many exercises focused on his arms and shoulders, as Thor’s upper body tends to get the most attention. Those workouts lasted between 60–90 minutes, five days a week. Some of the main exercises in Thor’s workout regimen included:
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SLEEP LIKE THOR Building a body like Thor certainly requires fueling it properly and training it intensely, but for all that hard work in the gym to succeed, you must get proper rest, too. Hemsworth made sure he got the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep every night to repair and build his muscles! Obtaining and maintaining the strength of Asgard is not an easy task, but by following a strict diet, workout plan, and lifestyle, you can be well on your way to a strong and chiseled physique, just like Thor!
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