Top 10 Mind-Blowing Celeb Muscle Gains for Movie Roles
When we see an actor who is normally not that big become big for a new role , people get curious. Whether they are using a fabulous diet or following a crazy workout regime, there always seems to be something that is being done regarding body weight and shape.
Check out our list below for some inspiration for the guys and eye candy for the girls.
10. Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt and trainer Duffy Gaver began his training plan six months before they started to shoot Guardians. He had to lose around 27kg while adding muscle and ensuring that he stayed lean so his six-pack remained prominent.
9. Taylor Lautner
For those of you who have seen the Twilight films, you will know that Taylor Lautner is shirtless throughout most of the movies. He has transformed from a weed, into a heart throb, packing on some serious muscle mass along the way.
8. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has always been known for his fit physique. However, his fitness had to be taken to a whole new level when the director for "Wolverine 2" told him that he needs to pack on 25lbs of muscle for the role.
7. Jake Gyllenhaal
When we think of great body transformations we always think back to Jake Gyllenhaal 's early days as the troubled school kid. He gained 30lbs of muscle for his role as a fearless US marine in the 2005 hit, "Jarhead."
6. Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy played Bane in the 2012 Batman movie and he had to gain more than 30 pounds to play the lead villain. Tom said he included a lot of calories in his diet, from junk food and chicken and rice.
5. Robert De Niro
Here's the flipside to De Niro's Oscar-winning performance in "Raging Bull." He underwent a full-on training routine, working closely with the real-life LaMotta on every facet of a boxer's regiment.
In fact, De Niro was so dedicated to becoming a convincing brawler, he actually competed in three organized bouts, winning two. LaMotta claimed the actor could have fought professionally if he wished.
4. Christian Bale
The actor who never failed to amaze us did not only gain an immense amount of weight within a short period, but also ensured there was minimal fat. Christian Bale had to lose 63 pounds to look like a cancer patient in the 2004 movie, "The Machinist." But later in a year, he had to gain 109 pounds for the role of Bateman.
3. Mark Wahlberg
To play a bodybuilder in the 2013 movie, "Pain And Gain," Mark Wahlberg , who was already big enough, had to gain about 40 pounds. His secret: A huge amount of foods, around 10 meals per day and a lot of weight lifting.
2. Gerard Butler
When "300" was released, not only were the girls staring in amazement, but so were the men. Gerard butler lost 20 pounds of his fat weight and worked out before each scene so that his muscles were engaged and his blood flow was stimulated.
1. Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth had to gain weight for his role as Thor. His regime was no secret; he just ate a lot and lifted weights.
