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When Hugh Jackman was cast as Wolverine inX-Menin 2000, he faced a tight deadline to prepare for his role. He was put on a ‘Wolverine’ diet and intense training routines, which the actor followed for the next 17 years untilLogan. Interestingly, before his mutant role, theDeadpool 3actor had never stepped into a gym or lifted any weights. He even made fun of the gym enthusiasts who kept on admiring their bodies in the mirror.
However, once immersed in the workout and diet, theReal Steelactor became almost unrecognizable. Over the years, Jackman has gone shirtless a number of times in theX-Menmovies, flexing his muscular physique. It remains uncertain whether he has reverted to the ‘Wolverine’ diet for his upcoming Marvel appearance.
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Hugh Jackman Was Not A Big Fan Of Workouts Before His Wolverine Role
Hugh Jackmanwas a last-minute addition to theX-Mencast when actorDougray Scottdropped out due to other commitments. As the filming had already begun, directorBryan Singerpushed the scenes requiring Jackman to show his muscular body toward the end of filming. TheVan Helsingactor had a limited window of nearly four months to get ripped, and he was immediately put on an intense workout and diet plan.
Interestingly, the Australian actor had never set foot in a gym before and hated the idea. Speaking to the Metro magazine about his routines, Jackman revealed that he even made fun of the gym-goers, finding their self-admiration in front of the mirror ridiculous.The Prestigeactor shared with Metro (via Female First):
“Before X-Men, I’d never lifted a weight in my life. I used to work at a gym and I’d make fun of all the guys in the weight room. I thought the way they’d look in the mirror for two hours a day was ridiculous.”
Jackman persisted with his workout and dietary plan until 2017 when he finally bid farewell to the Wolverine role in theX-Menuniverse. TheLes Misérablesactor is set to return to his role as the adamantium-clawed mutant inDeadpool 3, a part of the MCU. Jackman had previously played a role in the MCU’s success by offering valuable fitness advice toRobert Downey Jr.after the latter was cast as Iron Man.
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Hugh Jackman Kept Things Simple In His ‘Wolverine’ Routine
Hugh Jackman, who had never lifted weights before in his life, structured his workout around lifting weights. Jackman’s trainer kept things less complicated, going for a progressive overload approach. He focused on a few basic exercises like presses, squats, and deadlifts, gradually increasing the number of sets and the reps per set. This method helped him to gain muscle strength in an optimal manner.
If the workout represented one half of the equation, the other was his carefully planned diet. His balanced diet included oatmeal and eggs for breakfast, while lunch comprised lean meats, brown rice, spinach, broccoli, and fish or poultry. His next meal included superfoods such as avocado. Jackman also added nutritional supplements like creatine, Animal Pump, Animal Nitro, and Carnitine Liquid into his diet.
Fans can watch the results of Jackman’s 17 years of dedication by streaming theX-Menfilms on Disney+. Hugh Jackman andRyan ReynoldsstarrerDeadpool 3will hit theaters on July 21, 2025.
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