“Bodybuilding Is Seen as Vanity”: God of Thunder Chris Hemsworth Called Out Hollywood’s Take Around Building a Superhero Physique in 2021

Chris Hemsworth is among the most popular leading men in Hollywood. Over the last decade, the Australian has earned worldwide praise for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hemsworth brings a physicality to Thor that he has achieved through bodybuilding and powerlifting.

After appearing as Thor in 2007, the Australian improved his physique with every subsequent installment. The fans love Hemsworth’s Thor, and the actor has starred as the Norse god in four standalone films. However, the actor once opened up about the stereotypes around his image.

Hemsworth on how Hollywood sees bodybuilding

Chris Hemsworth has always stayed in shape. However, since starring as Thor, Hemsworth has put on significant muscle mass. In 2021, Chris sat down for an interview with The Telegraph. “Are you used to the focus on your image now?”, the interviewer asked Chris. “There’s an aesthetic that the role requires.”, said the Australian. Hemsworth has molded his physique accordingly.

However, the Hollywood star explained the industry often overlooks the dedication required to build such a physique. “Bodybuilding is seen as vanity, whereas if I put on a bunch of unhealthy weight, or got unhealthily skinny for a role, I’d probably be called a serious actor,” said Hemsworth.

While the industry may not always appreciate the effort of those who transform their bodies, it doesn’t deter Hemsworth. During the interview, Chris drew a parallel with professional bodybuilders and said he treated training like a full-time job. The 12-hour shoots on top training have never been easy.

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“It’s a real grind. It’s incredibly rewarding,” said the Hollywood star. Chris also said there was no room for compromise with the training or the diet. “You have to look at it like a professional athlete,” added Chris.

Training for Thor: Love and Thunder during the pandemic

The latest installment in the Thor franchise was released earlier this year. However, to prepare for the role, Hemsworth had to train during the pandemic in 2020. While the pandemic shut gyms, Hemsworth trained at home. “I explored different methods, to see how I can manipulate my body,” said the Thor actor.

Hemsworth revealed he combined bodybuilding and powerlifting workouts during his prep. He also said he had never been fitter or stronger in any other Thor film before Love and Thunder.

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Chir Hemsworth called out Hollywood’s take on the physical transformation. What’s your take on the superhero physique? Do you agree with Chris?