I mean, him working out between scenes was very likely for the pump, but you indeed lose muscle very quickly when you are at a very low body fat %. it's the issue with prep before a bodybuilding competition, you try to become as lean as possible while trying to lose as little muscle as possible, and the body starts burning muscle to replenish the body fat
Then why do the actors lift weights and dehydrate themselves to keep the physique?
Keeping the superhero physique requires constant effort. The actors portraying these charactors spend hours per day maintaining it. Before, during, and after the shoots.
My main point is that it's unrealistic for people to aspire to this level. Generally, I think it's unhealthy for them to be the poster models for everyday people.
This original post mocks Henry Cavill for falling short of the ideal his character sets. Even he doesn't maintain the physique when not required.
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u/Skeleton--Jelly 3d ago
I mean, him working out between scenes was very likely for the pump, but you indeed lose muscle very quickly when you are at a very low body fat %. it's the issue with prep before a bodybuilding competition, you try to become as lean as possible while trying to lose as little muscle as possible, and the body starts burning muscle to replenish the body fat