Celebrity Workout: Thor's Chris Hemsworth

The God of Thunder Workout

Chris Hemsworth never lifted weights until he set out to become Thor. So if you've ever hit the gym, you're already one step ahead

By Lara Rosenbaum

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After he’d bulked up for his role in the film Thor, Chris Hemsworth found that he was too big for his costume. So he ate less and did metabolic circuits to burn calories without sacrificing muscle. A few weeks later, he was the right size—and still looked big. You too can focus on muscle definition, not just size, with this Thor-inspired workout from Eric Cressey, C.S.C.S., the author of Show and Go. For another cutting edge routine, try The NEW Spartacus Workout.

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