Tom Ellis is a very fine actor. The workout routine he showcased in Men's Health however, is not.
And to be clear, Men's Health puts out these days some solid articles. However their insistence of promising incredibly easy solutions to problems that require effort is a big issue.
Having a pump, along with pro photographers using perfect lighting makes a huge difference. But I also think it's hella photoshoped, since it's Lucifer, which is a superficial B-tier BS shit show. Fake photos really fits with it.
As much as I agree with all this, I have to come to the defense of Gerard Butler in the 300. In the behind the scenes it is clear he and the one playing the Spartans were jacked and had real abs. I admit that the angle, make-up, lightning etc made look even more insane than it was in reality, but his abs are real. Also he said in an interview that this was the result of an intense 7 month period of training of which during the last 4 months with 2 seperate trainers (his own and the film trainer) and even on set kept on training. He also was kept on a strict eating regime.
Really good vid Omar, liked the way you broke things down and how people really have to tailor things to them.
When I was in the army (in my 20s) I was in peak physical shape because I trained every day, took only 2 days off per month – and could recover faster. My genetics are average to less than average. I have to work a lot more at a lot more intensity just to maintain. I have to watch my diet like I'm the calorie accountant as well.
Now I'm in my 40s, the army took its toll on my body, can't really train as intense for as long as I used to. It shows.
There needs to be congruence between goals and routine. The huge transformation for me was when I went from 0 exercise to three times a week half hour session with pair of adjustable dumbbells at home, and reduced my sugar intake significantly. If goal is to get healthy physique, but not perfect looks or maximum strength most important thing is to get exercise routine that you can stick to even when you feel like you are too busy for it. My mistake was to upgrade to a gym routine, since it meant doing single exercise session took a lot more than hour when included transitions to and from gym. My original routine was something that I was able to keep no matter what, my new routine was something that I skipped when I got busy, and suddenly I was always busy. Now I'm trying to rebuild my home routine again with far busier life and without the urgency caused by sedentary friend dying in heart attack when he was 30 giving me immediate realization how important it is to have basic health issues done.
The Tom Ellis video was something that was not his workout routine, it was some of the workouts that he does like he said near the end of the video.
This kinda sounds like women complaining about “unattainable beauty standard” just do squats head ass (guys equivalent is biceps and abs most girls dont know any other muscles so why work them) im only being semi-serious
I work in prisson. They get jacked because they sleep for like 15h each day. They dont do much cardio. They eat about 500g of oats daily. And they do mostly compound exerc. Pullups, push ups, squats. Do 300-500 reps a day and go to sleep.
Gerald Butler is Average at Best…. Hes sort of handsome and has a funny accent, but to say he has Above Average Genetics is just worshipping his character in 300.
Fox news or CNN doing any good interviews? Thats a fucking hilarious joke. They are both propaganda machines for their beloved corporatist political parties
This is exactly the case with many of those instagram "swipe workouts" which are trash and start with accessories and don't even include compounds. They work because they are on steroids, not because the routine is good.
I saw the pic for lucifer of Tom ellis and thought yep that's what I want but after watching the video and even as a beginner I knew it had to be photo shop
You misuse a lot of words, because I don't think you understand their actual meaning. Not trying to be mean. But better to use "smaller" words correctly than "bigger" words incorrectly.
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Tom Ellis is a very fine actor. The workout routine he showcased in Men's Health however, is not.
And to be clear, Men's Health puts out these days some solid articles. However their insistence of promising incredibly easy solutions to problems that require effort is a big issue.
This makes sense.
Having a pump, along with pro photographers using perfect lighting makes a huge difference. But I also think it's hella photoshoped, since it's Lucifer, which is a superficial B-tier BS shit show. Fake photos really fits with it.
Holy shit. You still make videos?
As much as I agree with all this, I have to come to the defense of Gerard Butler in the 300. In the behind the scenes it is clear he and the one playing the Spartans were jacked and had real abs. I admit that the angle, make-up, lightning etc made look even more insane than it was in reality, but his abs are real. Also he said in an interview that this was the result of an intense 7 month period of training of which during the last 4 months with 2 seperate trainers (his own and the film trainer) and even on set kept on training. He also was kept on a strict eating regime.
Men’s health’s Ceo 10k a day on bogus fittness plans.
Really good vid Omar, liked the way you broke things down and how people really have to tailor things to them.
When I was in the army (in my 20s) I was in peak physical shape because I trained every day, took only 2 days off per month – and could recover faster. My genetics are average to less than average. I have to work a lot more at a lot more intensity just to maintain. I have to watch my diet like I'm the calorie accountant as well.
Now I'm in my 40s, the army took its toll on my body, can't really train as intense for as long as I used to. It shows.
There needs to be congruence between goals and routine. The huge transformation for me was when I went from 0 exercise to three times a week half hour session with pair of adjustable dumbbells at home, and reduced my sugar intake significantly. If goal is to get healthy physique, but not perfect looks or maximum strength most important thing is to get exercise routine that you can stick to even when you feel like you are too busy for it.
My mistake was to upgrade to a gym routine, since it meant doing single exercise session took a lot more than hour when included transitions to and from gym. My original routine was something that I was able to keep no matter what, my new routine was something that I skipped when I got busy, and suddenly I was always busy. Now I'm trying to rebuild my home routine again with far busier life and without the urgency caused by sedentary friend dying in heart attack when he was 30 giving me immediate realization how important it is to have basic health issues done.
The Tom Ellis video was something that was not his workout routine, it was some of the workouts that he does like he said near the end of the video.
This kinda sounds like women complaining about “unattainable beauty standard” just do squats head ass (guys equivalent is biceps and abs most girls dont know any other muscles so why work them) im only being semi-serious
Ye might go jail so i can focus on training properly
Just like what Scotthermanfitness say lol
I work in prisson. They get jacked because they sleep for like 15h each day. They dont do much cardio. They eat about 500g of oats daily. And they do mostly compound exerc. Pullups, push ups, squats. Do 300-500 reps a day and go to sleep.
"Shredded by Science" describes Vince Sant
The fk is bollywood physique?
Gerald Butler is Average at Best…. Hes sort of handsome and has a funny accent, but to say he has Above Average Genetics is just worshipping his character in 300.
YANG GANG yoooo
Liked for T bouncing
Man your skin looks good.
Fox news or CNN doing any good interviews? Thats a fucking hilarious joke. They are both propaganda machines for their beloved corporatist political parties
I feel like I’m the only one that doesn’t find Tom Ellis’s physique all that impressive.
This is exactly the case with many of those instagram "swipe workouts" which are trash and start with accessories and don't even include compounds. They work because they are on steroids, not because the routine is good.
I saw the pic for lucifer of Tom ellis and thought yep that's what I want but after watching the video and even as a beginner I knew it had to be photo shop
Hollywood actors? steroid at play? What about you and your massive calves, Omar? Just spit it out, CREATINE, you creatine abuser.
Cavalier?? Cmom…
You misuse a lot of words, because I don't think you understand their actual meaning. Not trying to be mean. But better to use "smaller" words correctly than "bigger" words incorrectly.
A doctor of men's problems should be called a "guynecologist."!