How to Achieve Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Physique

Hugh Jackman is back as the Wolverine and he’s gotten bigger compared to his looks at his previous films. Wonder how he did it? The multi-talented actor revealed that you need to have an extra diet and most of all, getting fitness tips from other Hollywood actors like Dwayne Johnson. Bulking up requires hard work and The Rock’s advice inspired Jackman and took it to heart.

Jackman added up 25 pounds of lean muscle for at least six months with a diet containing 6,000 calories per day. The result was superb and very evident.

Here’s the killer workout to achieve that Wolverine physique.

Station A

(perform 8-12 reps of each exercise then move on to the next; complete 4 circuits of this station)

Squat

Dumbbell Step Ups (or Calf Raise Machine)

Medicine Ball Chops

Dumbbell Single-Arm Row (or Rear Deltoid Machine)

Crunches - 20

Step Ups – 15 steps per leg

Active Recovery – 2 minutes on Airdyne bike

Station B

(perform 8-12 reps of each exercise then move on to the next; complete 3 circuits of this station)

Gorilla Pullups

Standing Jump and Reach (or if possible, Vertimax jumps)

Fat Bar Curls

Jump Rope – 1 min

Active Recovery – 2 minutes on treadmill – incline at 2%, speed at 3-4 mph

Station C

(perform 8-12 reps of each exercise then move on to the next; complete 3 circuits of this station)

Standing Cable Fly

Standing Cable Press

Standing Triceps Extension

Wood Chops

Push Press

Active Recovery – 2 minutes heavy punching bag