How to get ripped the Wolverine way

From: boxwish.com

Checked out X-Men Origins: Wolverine yet? If so, you’ve probably stared in amazement at the buffer than buff physique of star Hugh Jackman. It’s true the Aussie actor fills out a vest with the very best of ‘em (move aside John McClane!) and now his personal trainer, Michael Ryan is spilling the star’s workout and diet secrets. Ryan has been working with the 40-year-old for 20 years, helping him get into shape for the original X-Men movies and vamp actioner Van Helsing, but has confirmed what we can all can see – that “Hugh now looks the most ripped he’s been for any movie.” And how did he achieve it all? Click over to find out.

Under supervision, Hugh starts working up a sweat with a morning workout as Ryan explains: “Research suggests that people who train in the afternoons consistently do workouts of far less intensity than those who do train in the morning. When Hugh has a 6am filming start, that means we’ll be in the gym by 4am.”

The workouts last from 60 to 90 minutes and feature weights and cardio. They are then revised day to day, alternating which muscle groups to focus on and with small changes to keep things interesting. “The same workout can be done ten different ways by making these small changes,” reveals Ryan. And how often did Hugh put himself through this? Only six times a week for 12 weeks and with a diet that saw him chow down on six, sometimes seven meals a day.

For a further breakdown on how you can get ripped like Wolverine, head over to the Today site (link below) for training tips and meal suggestions. But remember to go steady and not try too much too soon. We don’t think Wolverine would stand much of a chance in a face-off with Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber) with a pulled muscle!

[via Men’s Fitness & Today]