Thread by @j_builds_brands

This is Superman.

Not just in Hollywood, but in real life.

For his role, he built a top 0.1% physique.

But it wasn’t just genetics...

He transformed from an average build into a Greek god physique using a method anyone can follow.

Here’s the full breakdown:

Henry Cavill wasn’t always in Greek god-like shape.

He had a good physique but nothing extraordinary.

But when he landed the role of Superman, he had one goal:

Look like a real-life Superman.

This is what he did:

To build his physique, he had to level up his:

- Diet
- Training
- Discipline

But Henry didn’t just “lift weights.”

He trained like an athlete, focusing on:

1. Heavy compound lifts
2. High-volume hypertrophy work
3. Sprinting & metabolic conditioning

But training was only one part of the equation.

He also had to redo his diet plan

Most actors crash diet for their roles.

But Henry didn’t:

He ate more but the right way. His diet focused on:

- High protein (chicken, steak, eggs)
- Complex carbs (oats, rice, sweet potatoes)
- Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, olive oil)

The goal?

Build muscle without gaining fat.

Instead of starving himself, he spread meals out throughout the day:

- High-protein breakfast for muscle retention
- Carbs before & after workouts for energy
- Lean protein at night for recovery

The result? High metabolism and energy.

Henry didn’t spend hours running on a treadmill. Instead, he used:

- Sprints
- Fast-paced weight training
- Metabolic finishers (sled pushes, battle ropes)

This allowed him to burn fat while building muscle.

The results were intense:

Henry went from an average gym guy to a Superman-level physique.

Not by starving. Not by endless cardio.

But by smart training and consistent eating.

And he’s still in elite shape today.

Here’s what we can learn from Henry’s transformation:

1. Strength training > endless cardio
2. You don’t need extreme diets, just smart nutrition (Henry cheats a lot off-set)
3. Train for performance, and the physique will follow

What do you think about his routine?

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