Chris Hemsworth Trains Arms, Shoulders for Avengers: Doomsday Role

Chris Hemsworth is preparing to reprise his role as Thor in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday with a new workout regimen that emphasizes lean strength over bulk. Unlike his previous training for Thor: Love and Thunder, which involved intense bodybuilding, strongman training, and consuming up to ten 450-calorie meals daily, Hemsworth's current plan incorporates a one-day-on, one-day-off lifting schedule with a push-pull-legs split, complemented by varied cardio activities like boxing, incline treadmill walks, and StairMaster intervals. His trainer, Luke Zocchi, explained that they have adopted a more sustainable approach, being 'in-tune' with Hemsworth's body and not pushing as hard due to age considerations. The new Avengers: Doomsday suit highlights Hemsworth's arms and shoulders, so his workouts are focused on those areas while maintaining overall superhero conditioning. Despite scaling back the intensity, Hemsworth remains in peak physical shape, showcasing a lean, muscular frame suitable for his role as the God of Thunder. Fans can expect a Thor physique that evolves with the actor's age while retaining its iconic power and presence.