10 Actors Who Got RIPPED For Superhero Roles (And How)

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Not everything you see in a superhero movie is CGI. One of the best examples of this are the actors that are portraying the heroes. To make you really feel Thor is a God of Thunder or that Superman is the Man of Steel, the actors behind the roles need to truly look the parts. This is why planning and production for a film rolls. The actors make it look easy and natural on-screen, but their heroic muscles and ripped bodies are not some type of Hollywood magic.
Actors must dedicate a lot of time to proper diet, a rigorous workout routine, and other types of exercise to truly transform. Watch and see how some of your favorite superheroes from both the big screen and small screen bulked up for their roles. This includes Marvel headliners like Captain America, DC heroes like Batman, and even older actors who have managed to stay in top physical condition despite their age. Instead of watching these superhero films with envy, you can learn some tips and start transforming your body into something just like out of your favorite superhero film or TV show.
Script by: Alan Donahue
Voice Over by: Ben Harris
Edited by: Simon Gilberg
Featuring:
Chris Pratt | 0:35
Stephen Smell | 1:43
Ben Affleck | 2:41
Hugh Jackman | 3:40
Gal Gadot | 4:37
Dwayne Johnson | 5:36
Christian Bale | 6:43
Henry Cavill | 7:38
Chris Evans | 8:34
Chris Hemsworth | 9:33
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[@dragicajelic3370]

During the whole Chris Pratt's part I was thinking about that scene where Guardians call him ,,one sandwich away from fat". God, I need them alive in 2019!

[@shinobi6395]

Same

[@pauletteokafor1322]

I love that scene

[@annaberry3472]

P-Star 7 Me too

[@clumz4630]

Same lol

[@jamestsai3016]

Narrator:The Justice League cast
is massive!
Avengers Infinity War: Hold my beer

[@jennaschwinna2347]

Too true

[@HEELEO]

Ikr

[@mengdimacali5558]

Ant man

[@HEELEO]

Oof

[@franzthetravellr]

James Tsai NICE

[@clumz4630]

Who thinks Thor looks better with short hair?

[@theboss9211]

Me

[@meeraks8396]

I do

[@funkaayepitza_2709]

Me

[@Sock780Puppet]

Me

[@ninaplays7555]

Me

[@sarthakjain1409]

What about Tom Holland's workout ??? He totally ripped up for spider man movies !!!!!

[@karlibrand4002]

I know

[@Maddie-jb2vp]

Ikr Spider-Man should be included

[@tobysteiner4015]

I kown man but tom holland was all was ripped plus not to disappoint you but Tom Hollands wore a Muscle suit under the spidey suit:)

[@Robodeez]

YEAAA

[@anthonyaguilera2973]

@@tobysteiner4015 no he didnt he was already fit jealous

[@lemaquino7975]

Meanwhile with thor in avengers endgame...

[@luftrise8023]

Now that’s a diet I can get behind

[@hotelvalsinestra6380]

well that wuld just be easy

[@Daniel-xf2nl]

@@hotelvalsinestra6380 Just Eat Oreos And Kfc😂

[@noahclancy9304]

It was a fake stomach

[@Humulator]

@@noahclancy9304 yeah thats the joke

[@lawlawtv3531]

Lets Talk about THOR IN ENDGAME
wait
Probably Not

[@itzmeglitch7343]

F

[@buckybuu5367]

Cgi

[@reedschneider6587]

it was a fatsuit with some CGI

[@voncarlosjohndiocena93]

Chris Pratt | 0:35
Stephen Smell | 1:43
Ben Affleck | 2:41
Hugh Jackman | 3:40
Gal Gadot | 4:37
Dwayne Johnson | 5:36
Christian Bale | 6:43
Henry Cavill | 7:38
Chris Evans | 8:34
Chris Hemsworth | 9:33

[@sayloregg]

Helpful thank you

[@amaniali6253]

SHARED VIDEOS It says that in the description...

[@marsh9940]

SHARED VIDEOS s

[@rakelaj3617]

Tf... Is *Amell* bro

[@meh_81]

Chris Hemsworth? What about Thor's workout in Endgame?

[@rowanwalch5284]

CGI

[@buckybuu5367]

Just cgi

[@yellowflamegaulent3902]

And they had him were a fatsuit

[@kylemujagic4123]

Rowan Walch guys I think it’s a joke

[@markturner7201]

Chris Pratt had the most amazing transformation for a 35-year-old guy and he nailed his role as Starlord. I had a shock when I saw what a porker he used to be. He's definitely an up and coming Hollywood star now.

[@jayluck8047]

He was Wesleys best friend in "Wanted"

[@preston9710]

Mark Turner more like abd upcoming..star LORD LOL

[@smallbluemachine]

I was more impressed with Huge Jackman at 45 years old.

[@Minted_]

He also does a good "Owen Grady"
Even tho he never had to show those *abs* , and also fallen kingdom..

[@mattliszewski3223]

Mark Turner I

[@lucyhayes7230]

Let's be honest.... we all only came for Chris pratt

[@hiiamelecktro4985]

XxPastel KittenxX I'm sorry, but who?

[@gamingtiger1785]

XxPastel KittenxX yes lol chris pat is bae

[@spiderboy3011]

XxPastel KittenxX who is Chris pratt?

[@scan752]

XxPastel KittenxX crisp ratt

[@tagbot4885]

Chris pratt is the best

[@rieya1022]

Chris Hemsworth at Endgame:
⚠ *SPOILER ALERT* ⚠
💪👨❌Being Fit
🍾🧔✔Being Fat

[@sayloregg]

Lmao yeep

[@junedeguzman8253]

Yeah I’m sad that Thor has become drunk,fat and his hair and beard :(👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼😨😰😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺
But I still like thor💙
I missed his abs 🥺
🧔🏽✔️Being fit
🧔🏽❌Being fat

[@gueringardner4945]

Ik

[@schariii]

Though Thor being Big Chungus in Endgame is funni

[@pate237]

yea he got fat and started to play fortnite and drink beer wtff

[@Rhyss499]

You missed everyone's favourite Tom Holland

[@fabricio7410]

Dark Gacha Bonnie I hate spiderman

[@ua7521]

Faby Dumpling say WhAt nOw

[@tsgr.050]

My favorite is ironman

[@astronomy4569]

@@fabricio7410 Spider-Man is the best how can you not like him

[@achilleanqueerace9963]

@@tsgr.050 Same

[@ronswanson9590]

Who click just for Chris Pratt

[@ciananfinn4527]

TheFortnite Boy2 what do u mean? He's only one sandwich off being fat

[@ronswanson9590]

cianan finn don’t say that about emmet Owen and starlord

[@erijonmehmedi]

Me

[@akramatassi6488]

ᗰE

[@ronswanson9590]

Yes

[@a.nobody376]

Gal Gadot's child is so lucky. They just go to school:
Teacher: Okay class, today we are going to talk about your mommys!
Gal Gadot's child: My mommy is Wonderwoman!
Class: ??!

[@thandabilai6290]

😁😁 Ben Affleck's son really thinks that his dad is Batman.

[@BeCuzImBatman]

Mina Suvari Ben will never really be Batman. He's the hero Gotham doesn't deserve. Christian Bale is Batman.

[@duritoburito989]

The Half Blood Prince Yeah both batmans suck
The other on talks like gargling marbles while the other one needs his mommy Martha.

[@ploxdedits9721]

+wowowowowmad no you suck

[@robertsun5529]

And Henry's children can be: My dad is superman!

[@jessi5342]

* cough * Tom Holland * cough * * cough * Billi Elliot * cough *

[@meiyuuuuu]

whats the “cough” for?

[@khushdhillon5445]

@@meiyuuuuu srsly

[@sayloregg]

Ikr?

[@cameronsmith6257]

U spelt billy wrong

[@geboinzki.iman2828]

He is already ripped before he is Spiderman

[@vexghoti7398]

Meanwhile Thor in endgame
Plays...
Better not say

[@skittle420]

You forgot Tom Holland

[@nildarodriguez2217]

That's because he doesn't matter

[@Cheesewedge43]

@@nildarodriguez2217 HEY that's rude!!

[@Cheesewedge43]

I think he was already in shape IDK

[@picclepop9181]

Yey

[@arnika319]

HE WAS ALREADY IN SHAPE 😐

[@spiderknight413]

hugh jackman? huge jacked man

[@walkthroughman346]

lol

[@Mlafu]

Huge yackman

[@gamingsed7235]

spiderknight413 / n nn

[@emma_127]

I know right where is he

[@pierresantiago4326]

Huge Batman😂

[@reliableflygon19]

98%of the comments "where is tom holland"
2%of comment "other comments"

[@sarahgaxiola9456]

What about Tom Holland 🕷👨‍🦰

[@seryvathana168]

This video was public in 2017

[@xx_vivipp_xx1194]

Tom Holland was pretty much already fit before he became Spider-Man

[@Bird6755]

Vivian Nguyen so was the rock

[@DK-us2od]

Chris Pratt is everything goals!!!

[@DK-us2od]

Not TheLegend27 you sound so salty lol

[@dooshivlogs8743]

Ziam is hot what you are not an

[@zeusatk]

Ant man

[@Lexcooper848]

Star Lord is my spirit animal kkkkkk

[@giannahuesch1799]

Star Lord is my spirit animal I

[@robinpatterson9916]

Chris pratt:
*THICC*
*TO*
*SNACC*

[@haleyequine2242]

OMG CHARLEY WE BOTH WATCHED DIS LOL

[@mistyhansen3319]

😂

[@clumz4630]

Shut up Tom holland. Gay ass
Jk lol

[@annaevelyn7579]

Lmao half the comments are demanding why Tom Holland is not in this and I have to ask as well

[@shapacker1294]

Right

[@chloeamistad]

Screen rant:Justice Leagues cast is massive!!!
Thor:Hold my beer
Thor:Nevermind give it back Aye! Hawkeye do the scene for me!

[@aduck436]

The rock is 100% the most ripped followed by hugh for sure

[@Eh-zh4ly]

A duck? Rock is mostly just big but Hugh is healthier

[@irfaans7973]

A duck? Yea but the rock is not natural. Henry hugh and affleck are all jacked without the use of juices

[@kurxqt8115]

A duck? The rock is 100% legit all natural if he wasnt why is he in wwe as a part time wrestler they do drug tests all the time

[@jmaz852]

since when was Stephen amell in captain America

[@MrPool-wj5vj]

yaa me 2 lol

[@abdultariq3457]

Jmaz lol

[@FakeFriendsForever]

Jmaz god damn fucks!

[@abdultariq3457]

KebaRPG lol

[@HyperBoyPrimeOnYT]

The credits at the start of each section aren't movies that the actor at hand have been in. They're credits for the upcoming clips in the section. In Stephen Amell's case they talked about how his TV schedule was all-year long rather than a movie which has a shorter filming block, and when taking about this, they showed clips from the Captain America movies to highlight the point being made.

[@SwastikKS]

It's really unbelievable how Christian Bale transformed drastically for Batman Begins

[@tiffprendergast]

IT'S ME yup & everything else

[@yaminaqeeli5766]

Dude Shazam tho he really go ripped

[@DestructionVicey]

I love guardians if the galaxy vol. 2

[@JesusBlancoOfficial]

DestructionVicey of*

[@cathytinsley6425]

DestructionVicey me too it's amazing!!!

[@Luminaria999]

I haven't seen it

[@teeganmeyers5507]

I cried it was so sad

[@markturner7201]

One of my favourite films.

[@Batichika99]

Henry and all Chris'!! 😍😍😍💪🏼💪🏼

[@KM_AnimateYT]

Tiny endgame spoiler
Narrator: Thor has to look like the god of thunder
*Chunky looking endgame Thor has entered the chat*

[@sophiaqu2725]

Well........that scratches off my dream of becoming an actress.....................

[@lmaooo1037]

where is Tom Holland?

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

All I can think of is Chris E.'s and Chris H.'s reactions when they showed them RDJ's biceps :D
Chris E: "THAT'S RDJ?!?! SHUT UP!"
Chris H: "Since uh.. when?!"

[@leahglancy5433]

I subscribed

[@anjna2315]

Now that's why we love all our Chrises!!!!!

[@mayissalty6279]

Chris Pratt didn't *have* to train to land the role. He was alreadu hired and found it more appropriate to get ripped

[@DenisDanca]

Alice Humbleward yep

[@anmularbeenkys6483]

Alice Humbleward didn't know you learn something new everyday

[@nathanlawson5652]

He was hired for the role under the agreement that he got in great shape, his contract stated that if he didnt drop the weight and add a lot of muscle it would go to someone else. Thats what i've heard at least and it would make a lot more sense since you cant really have a fat hero in Hollywood

[@TheOtherYoutubeCommenter]

Nathan Lawson Oh. That makes sense. Thanks for your reply.

[@APV-tr4ne]

Nathan Lawson you're wrong he always had the part and James Gunn said he didn't he need to workout because they were going to use cgi but he wanted to workout

[@masterfury9939]

me watching this while I indulge in a large stuffed crust pepperoni pizza :)

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I had fried chicken and I have beer

[@greatestfungalfiend]

Raging Fury I have the same right now

[@vangoghsnight4268]

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Endgame is too much for me to handle 😂😂

[@stephanielim9599]

🤣

[@melissalindsey5587]

I think that Chris Pratt had the mist dramatic change in figure

[@Ashleybmakingvideos]

“She was unable to do a single pull-up!” IS ME.

[@jennaschwinna2347]

Hah movie editing for ya, if it were me acting

[@thedandy6765]

my dad once said crisp rat instead of chris pratt now i cant unhear it

[@aureliaas7968]

Star Lord is in Magnificent 7?!? I watched Magnificent 7! I think Star Lord is Faraday.

[@chloewilcox8991]

If you knew what happened in avengers end game to Thor you will be SUPRISED

[@galladeiator]

in the description it says Stephen smell instead of amell

[@Kyo_Sasaki]

Galladeiator
Well after all those workouts he probably does smell so...

[@Voldemortsssister]

Austin VanHoorebeke lmao😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffreythelad8398]

Galladeiator he smells

[@atabongjunior3755]

Chris hemsworth as Thor is definitely the most ripped and handsome

[@slabofmeat3634]

Atabong Junior ah hell no

[@randycrawford1132]

Atabong Junior he totally looks like Thor too

[@sella3896]

I agree, the guy legit has no limit to anything. He funny, charming, strong, kind and overall amazing. He does surging for fun and sometimes does kickboxing for training.

[@wardeni9603]

He's so tall that the large muscles don't make him look bulky. Even with all the mass he still remains in the ideal proportions.

[@zackisimpson9199]

Chris Pratt is in so many movies

[@bellan5228]

7:43 did he just say WELLINGTON?? Smallville fans where ya at????

[@Minted_]

Chris Pratt is also mostly popular from being the lead role of the Jurassic Park series 4th movie and the 5th, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

[@gamechimp69]

What about Paul Rudd in Ant Man?
Dude had to lose, like, 35 pounds.

[@louisparker2365]

What about Tom Holland, I don't understand why you didn't put him in this video.

[@kollinmoya9734]

I like how Steven amell is in neither of the captain America movies

[@daniellemcnorton7408]

I’ve meet Steven Amell at comic con he is really nice

[@yukei_gaming1851]

Dani McNorton i know right me too

[@daniellecline3061]

Dani McNorton I reallyyyyy want to meet him and Grant Gustin

[@semthijssen]

Dolan._. Freak same

[@elilopez6846]

BAHH LUCKY 😭😭

[@noahgeorge8494]

Dani McNorton do you go to Fan Expo I do In Toronto

[@beastlyvids2141]

Dwayne looks like Maui know😂😂

[@user-zl5tz5sn6d]

He is the sound actor of Maui

[@KP-ce6fx]

@@user-zl5tz5sn6d ye

[@matthewlo55]

Bring me beer!!!!

[@neotensety9705]

Chris Pratt was incredible

[@bifa5414]

You guys forgot about about Paul Rudd for Ant-man, his body really changed for that role (kinda similar case as with Chris Pratt). I would also add Chloe Bennet for Quake on Agents of Shield, not only her body changed - she was really skinny before (almost as much as Gal Gadot) and she got some muscles (it's the best to see on her chest and arms), she also got A LOT of fighting training (training 4 or 5 different martial arts).

[@lsquad6109]

bifa my favorite superhero is ant man so I think they should’ve added him

[@jace.5spd]

Ant man

[@dakotawillden9379]

ace dog yeah that one was easy

[@JakestGyllenhaal]

Why am I not gaining any youtube subscribers

[@atila_thebeast3327]

Cryptic Keeper you are not a good youtuber

[@foreignrussian]

its spideran 3. you can tell by the blond hair

[@arianaklein7406]

foreignrussian and not Spiderman 3

[@Joshsamet]

You screwed up the description

[@nbouchte4333]

They missed charlie cox as daredevil and RDJ

[@idkwhattoput6798]

When your early and the only joke you have is yourself

[@youropinionisnotallowedher6433]

Peanut butter Funny vines "Is this the Krusty Krab?" "No, this is patrick!"

[@iversonvega2581]

anticipated man

[@spoiltgames557]

Hulk is by far the most ripped, i can't believe you didn't include him or even consider him xD

[@madz2425]

Spoilt Games this is a joke right?

[@leegaming7814]

Spoilt Games hulk is only edited

[@rohitfernandes3913]

OMG why can't u guys understand a simple joke

[@robloxvevotm2409]

yo he's edited is this a joke?

[@kyboogie1948]

t ttc chi
kegrjrvrien. hcfjcu

[@stephaniehembd628]

Dam dem abs like andys dwire to star lord CRUUUD dats crazy

[@plane140l4]

U forgot Tom Holland he’s the best spider man there is

[@worshiptheanimal]

*COUGH* Tobey Maguire *COUGH*

[@LineticOnYoutube]

Walter The White Knight TOBY FTW

[@checkeredflags2654]

Christian bale may not have been the bulkiest Batman but he was the best Batman ever!!!

[@KD-hr3iq]

HBvlogs agreed!

[@hanaluvssushi]

I think Ben Affleck was

[@KonElKent]

Adam West never needed molded plastic to enhance his physique. It. Was. Pure. West!

[@mahtummy7583]

I agree

[@spongebobsquarepants2209]

I think the best Batman ever was the Batman from the Arkham games but bale was the best movie Batman

[@DavitMinasyan-rn3fv]

Black panther too

[@Silverrrr]

edit a character making them dab on thanos

[@joncow3263]

What about Tom Holand

[@BangBang-qn8vi]

never trust an edited comment

[@kifflom0]

Bang Bang alright

[@marydinneen8708]

Bang Bang yeah

[@itzpsey]

Bang Bang 😂

[@trainbow2631]

Bang Bang oh no

[@tayj9448]

lol 😂😂😂

[@Doeker]

Dwayne Johnson played as a god, not a superhero!

[@marilynalvarez9951]

More of a demi god....but I see your point :)

[@taliedubson4542]

Thor is a god...

[@alex05b70]

SilverScar Chris Hemsworth played Thor not Dwayne johnson

[@taliedubson4542]

Alex05B Yeah but Hemsworth and Johnson both played gods.

[@bubbIest]

Dwane Johnson IS a god

[@chriscaldwell4482]

You can tell alot of these guys have that new muscle look in their earlier films. Its not matured yet and has more of a pumped up look to it.

[@kween4331]

Watched this whole thing and didn’t see Tom Holland?!?! What type of video is this

[@firegod3468]

I'm gonna guess the movie I'm gonna guess ANT-MAN

[@harleyabernathy1042]

jacksepticeyguy can I ask you a question jack

[@litotimaio1878]

are you that youtuber

[@hailiepoggenpoel9170]

jacksepticeyguy k isn't it jackcepticeye

[@averagehl2andgmodplayer]

your subnatica vids are amazing dude!!!! rock on =D

[@mindyowen3261]

Ant-Man

[@GabeEstradaVlogs]

We all just gunna act like they didn't confuse Stephen Amel for Chris Evans ??

[@yubatubamemes]

Gabe Estrada II they do kinda look a like

[@brianjack49]

Gabe Estrada II it's all sorts of fucked up.

[@Floppa-oz1kp]

bakercat103 not really

[@yubatubamemes]

Eric Madera i would mistake them if they were far enough away

[@_stack.orstarve]

I’m sorry about the other stuff but you know I wanna go to hoop tomorrow

[@addisonmorrow659]

Yea. You missed TOM HOLLAND😍

[@preston9710]

What about Tom Holland

[@slabofmeat3634]

Wolf Avenger your icon is black panther

[@preston9710]

Ik

[@preston9710]

Ethen Richardson but tom holland did go through alot to get his body

[@sarahroach1858]

Pan Pan Tom wasn't popular in 2017

[@lukeskywalker4382]

Tom Holland Is very skinny before he became the actor of Spider-Man, but after through hard time of training, he has what he wanted. So... Tom Holland.... Yup, count as.

[@zairehaylock4974]

We all want Henry Cavill to play Superman again.

[@tiffprendergast]

Zaire Haylock my man

[@zairehaylock4974]

@@tiffprendergast Do I know you?

[@blackangel08]

What about RDJ? Sure in the films he wears an iron suit and doesn't really go shirtless but for his age?! MAAAAAAAAN he's on fire!!

[@HARRIBOJOE]

What about grant gustin

[@bifa5414]

not that impressive comparing to other actors on that list

[@alyssagladney5522]

YEA

[@Glifix.]

ant man

[@sethstrucko3234]

Spider man that’s the emoji

[@Raine_Raine]

Ahh see I just clicked this, to see if Hugh Jackman was on it...and guess what, he is.

[@slump_emperor]

Chris pratt is the best looking

[@NothingIsWasted818]

EmperorOfGods 05 qwerty
Lol

[@noluvjose2283]

EmperorOfGods 05 tom Holland is the best looking but he’s not in this list for some reason

[@rigenix2815]

EmperorOfGods 05 but after watching Thr Avengers Infinity War,,Probably you will hate him

[@hahanoupdatefanficgobrr6244]

EmperorOfGods 05 he is hot

[@_ricardovogel_]

It says Stephen Smell in the description...

[@KitTheK]

I have no idea

[@wigglypotato2953]

What about the best hero SPIDY😃😃😃😃

[@musicsmoviesofficial]

I like "Screen Rant"

[@Richard-nj6qx]

Epic Music Movie a

[@santanaarroyo5515]

Do you hear the madden mobile backround?

[@finessegawd7113]

Santana Arroyo join my team

[@lilyplays5951]

You miss Tim holand D:

[@emosupremo21]

I keep getting ads for Tik Toks
XD

[@lazyboystudios1284]

the pictures that you showed of the man and Ant is any man

[@strongstriker2123]

Antman

[@fabiolan6218]

Any man

[@stefanidarrer2231]

E-z

[@lukasplays5287]

Hi my name is jeffy

[@lukasplays5287]

Hi my name is Jeffry

[@saucc_]

Sup thanos

[@abrahammathew831]

You should check on amir Khan's body build for 'dungal

[@retr0productions]

I just came here for Chris Pratt

[@Mia-hx4pr]

Since when is a pull up easy?!

[@wildvoose6121]

doing just one isn't too bad if you train for the strength to do one

[@DragoFPS69]

Why do they have competitive cod music in the backround lmao

[@astronomy4569]

Can you add Tom Holland he got ripped as well

[@leonardoarreola7297]

Atc man

[@leland762]

what about hulk

[@MrSpawley]

von miller You mean Mark Gruffalo\or Ed Norton?

[@gumballwatterson2621]

Toa Nationz hes a normal person someone else be the hulk

[@wonkwev]

/*CGI

[@slabofmeat3634]

Toa Nationz ya what about hulk

[@yungjian9214]

LOL