How the muscular actor from “Super Mike” made his body. The evolution of Joe Manganiello

All fans of Spider-Man are familiar with the name Joe Manganiello. There he appeared in the role of Flash Thompson, and it is quite difficult to recognize him now. But in addition to the famous trilogy, the American actor starred in other films that are on the lips of movie fans. For example, “Super Mike” and “Sabotage”. Joe received the greatest popularity thanks to the role of Alcide Gervo in the dramatic television series “True Blood”.

But Manganiello is known not only for his acting merits. His musculature is admired by women and envied by men. Joe’s physical form – the result of training on a specially developed methodology. That’s what he shared with readers in his book “Evolution”

“Challenge the Impossible.” Manganiello’s book – what is it about?

At the age of 43, the American actor has already been on the cover of the popular publication Men’s Health six times. And now, according to him, he feels in the best shape of his life. “Challenge the impossible,” he says in his book, “I don’t ask people to do what they can’t do. I’m asking you to go beyond the perceptions of yourself and your capabilities. That’s how you will get in your best shape, not just a good body.”

The book is accompanied by photos and shows Joe’s workouts. There’s weight training, intense cardio exercises, and a high protein diet.

I wasn’t born this way.

It’s true: as a kid, Joe couldn’t do a single push-up or pull-up. But he never gave up. And after years of sweat, tears and blood, the actor can share his experience with readers.

After “Spider-Man” the actor drank and smoked a lot. What saved him?

Joe was not always a famous actor-handsome. After the role of Flash Thompson in “Spider-Man” in the distant 2002 Manganiello was not filmed anywhere for four years. According to him, that Joe only did what he drank and smoked, thinking that he had already achieved everything. And to return to the usual life helped him… Hockey. An athlete he knew was looking for a sparring partner. It was through hard training that Manganiello quit drinking and got a job.

2000 miles for a date.

In 2015, the actor’s life became a little happier, he married the woman of his dreams – Sofia Vergara. Even before dating, Joe said that Sofia was the embodiment of the ideal. And as soon as he learned that the actress broke off his engagement, Manganiello traveled a distance of 2000 miles just to ask Sofia on a date. Six months later, the couple wed.

“Instagram” actor is full of photos with his spouse. The naked eye can see that the feelings have not gone away over the years. Joe’s wife also watches herself, the girl is in great physical shape.

Despite being busy, Manganiello never misses training. He says that discipline is one of the most important parts of keeping fit.

How does Manganiello workout?

Warm-up

1. Bodyweight squat

Approaches: 3
Reps: 10
No Rest

With feet shoulder-width apart, begin to bend your knees, pulling your hips back. Lower yourself as low as possible. Keep your head up and your back straight.

2. push-ups

Approaches: 3
Repetitions: 10
No rest

Rest your big toes and palms on the floor. Keep your body straight, palms shoulder width apart. Lower your body until your chest is two to three centimeters off the floor. Then quickly raise your torso.

3. Stretching the back of the thigh

Approaches: 3
Repetitions: 10
No rest

Lie on your back and lift one leg above you. Try to keep it straight. Grasp the calf and pull the leg closer to you. Do the same with the other leg.

4. Overhead press

Approaches: 3
Reps: 10
No rest

Bend your legs. Keep your back straight. Grip the barbell straight. In a quick movement, take the barbell to your chest and lower yourself into a squat. Use your heels to push and your hands to squeeze the weight over your head. Hold the weight. Gently release the barbell to chest level and drop it to the floor.

5.Overhead Push-Up

Approaches: 3
Repetitions: 1,2,3…9
No rest

The start is the same as in the press. But when you duck under the barbell and bring it to your chest, push off with your legs and jump out slightly, and press the barbell over your head. Gently bring the bar back to your chest and bring it down to the floor.

After warming up, the actor proceeds to work the muscles.

6. Kettlebell jerk with one hand

Approaches: 1
Repetitions: 10
No rest

Take a weight in your hand, position your hand between your legs. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. As soon as the kettlebell reaches shoulder level, turn your arm around and squeeze the weight over your head until your arm is fully straightened. Squat down and return to the starting position. Then do the same exercise with the other arm.

7. Bench press

Approaches: 1
Reps: 10
No rest

Position yourself on the bars. Slowly lower yourself until your arms are bent at a right angle. Push yourself back up to the top.

8. Throwing a medball against the floor

Approaches: 1
Repetitions: 10
No Rest

With your knees slightly bent, hold the medball above your head in your outstretched arms. Bend forward at the waist, using the full strength of your muscular corset to throw the ball to the floor in front of you. Catch the ball as it bounces off the floor.

9. Weighted lunges

Approaches: 1
Reps: 10
No Rest

Position a sandbag on your back. With your right foot, take a step forward and with your left foot, sit down. Stand back up to the starting position. Repeat.