Many people get inspired to change their life after a good comment, and many get motivated by criticism. It differs from person to person. In the case of American actor and model Alan Ritchson, he got motivated to become jacked and got into?bodybuilding?by criticism. Alan now inspires many people to gain a muscular and aesthetic body and the Jack Reacher actor became candid about his own experience and self-doubts when he was 17.

In a recent interview on The Rich Eisen Show, he opened up about his teenage years and what motivated him to work out and become chiseled.

Alan Ritchson changed his life at 17 by working out

The Aquaman and Fast and Furious actor talked about many things in the interview, among which he said that one incident changed his life forever. He said, “So I was a late bloomer, a very late bloomer my whole life has been like that, my career?s been like that.” He also admitted to getting fame and recognition later in life, saying, “You know I?m 40 and just now breaking you know?”

Finally, Ritchson went on to the story and explained, ?Yeah, I was like pre-pubescent at 17. I still remember this dude in the cafeteria one day I wore shorts, and he was like, ?Ritchson doesn?t have any hair on his legs.? That?s the last time I wore shorts publicly.?

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Ritchson continued, “I wanted to force the issue. You know I wanna make my body change, and I went every day for one year. “ He said he did, ?push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and sit-ups. I ran to it every day for a year.? So, one comment from a boy changed his perspective and Alan decided to get fit. Sometimes criticism might become a boon in disguise, and in this case, it did.

Alan gives his diet plan and routine for 2023

According to?Steel, Alan devoted time to weight training and cardio for his role in Jack Reacher. For eight months he gained 35 pounds of muscle.

He also enjoys exercising in different types of workouts, such as bodyweight exercise, heavy weight lifting, and strength training. His workout regimen is iconic just like him combining gym workouts and outside cardio.

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Ritchson might have bloomed later in life, but he always had the determination to become the best. What do you think of the journey? Did you face anything similar to his 17-year-old self? Write in the comments.