With the release of the film “Wolverine”, a lot of guys are wanting to know the Hugh Jackman workout.  It is only natural to want to know how Hugh prepared for the role of Wolverine. So, I’ve surfed the web to find you the information you are looking for.

(And I’ve even added my recommendations at the end).

One thing to keep in mind… Jackman was already in great shape before preparing for this role.  So, you are not going to see such a huge transformation as you did when I talked about Aamir Khan. If you missed the post post where I talked about Aamir Khan, check it out here:  Aamir Khan’s Workout Program: What You Can Learn

Here is a little from Hugh Jackman’s friend and trainer, Michael Ryan:

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So, is Hugh naturally muscular and therefore not a good representation of your average man?

Not at all! I’ve worked with him for over 20 years and when we first met he was skinny. In fact, he had chicken legs! He has built his body gradually over the years. He’s 39 now and looking better than ever.

Hugh’s very well-stacked for his title role in Wolverine. Did you put him through hours of gruelling training a day?

The routine was intense but it was for 1.5 hours for six days a week. It wasn’t a complicated regime at all and something anyone can do. It was based on four or five lifting sessions and a cardiovascular session.

The key to our success with his body was variation. A lot of guys head for the gym day-in day-out and do the same thing every time and then wonder why their body stays the same. Make a point of working different muscles, building on the weight you can lift and getting your heart beating with a mix of running, swimming or cross-training.

You can read the full interview HERE

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He achieved this with two phases of weight training. The first phase was to build muscle mass. This was done by lifting a weight in 3 seconds and returning to starting position in one second. The focus here is on more tension on the muscle forcing it to adapt and grow.

The second phase was on building pure strength. Lifting heavy weights was the secret there.

Each phase lasted 6 – 12 weeks and then was repeated. Workouts were 1 – 2 hours long 5 days a week. The last week of each phase was filled with pilates, yoga, running and stretching to focus on athletic movements for his character.

This was taken from this article.

Coach Lomax Comment: As you can see, the workout to turn into the Wolverine was NOT just about putting on muscle.  The goals were to build muscle, reduce fat and improve strength and athletic ability.  The point was to build a body that would make Jackman look realistic doing the physical feats of the role.  I think you can learn a lot from this because YOUR workout program should not just be about ONE goal… but ultimately achieving an strong, lean, athetic body that performs as good as it looks.

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Lets take a look at some of the action Jackman was able to do as Wolverine thanks to his physical conditioning and workout:

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Frankly, I didn’t come across much SPECIFIC workout information like exercises, set and reps and the such.  And frankly, I don’t think it would help you out too much if I did.

Why?

Because if you want to transform yourself into an imposing, muscular, athletic figure like Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, then you need to follow a complete workout program designed to meet your goals.  What worked for Hugh, just might not be the workout program YOU need.

Let me explain…

I’m assuming the goal is to build a muscular, lean, athletic body. This is NOT the inflated body type of bodybuilders!  You not only want to build a body that is manly and muscular… but that hints of strength and performance as well.  That is the difference in become a figure like Wolverine, or just another lumbering muscle head talking about their biceps.

The problem is, there are normally 2 DIFFERENT PATHS
to achieve this goal.

Path #1: The Hardgainer Who Is Already Lean And Needs To Build Muscle

These are the guys who are naturally skinny and lean and need to put on lots of athletic muscle to build that manly physique.  Obviously, a program designed for guys who put on muscle easily is not what is called for here.  If you find yourself in this group, my suggestion is to follow Jason Ferruggia’s Muscle Gaining Secrets workout.

Muscle Gaining Secrets is a workout program that not only builds lots of muscle (even if you have trouble building muscle), but it makes you stronger and more athletic at the same time. As we discussed above, putting on muscle alone does not turn you into a figure like the Wolverine.  The quality of the muscle matters… and this is where Jason delivers!

I liked this workout so much that I’ve chosen it the Best Muscle Building Workout and added a valuable bonus.  (Click the coupon below for more details)

Path #2: The Guy Who Puts On Muscle Quickly, But The Muscle Is Covered With Fat

These are the guys that hit the weights and the muscles grow noticeably.  Unfortunately, there is so much fat that the muscles are covered up and they don’t achieve the manly, Wolverine like body they want.  If you find yourself in this group, myu suggestion is to follow Alwyn Cosgrove and Mike Roussell’s Warp Speed Fat Loss.

Warp Speed Fat Loss combines resistance training, interval training and steady state aerobic training is a way that MAXIMIZES fat loss in as little as 28 days. This is not a long term lifestyle change you are making here… but an all out attack on fat for 28 days where you can lose up to 20 pounds.  And the best part is, you don’t put your hard earned muscle or fitness at risk while cutting the fat.

I liked the way Alwyn designed this workout and the fact that Mike Roussell tells you EXACTLY what to eat so much I’ve chose this as the Best Fat Loss Workout and added a different valuable bonus.  (Click coupon below for more details)