Behind every breathtaking stunt we witness on the big screen, there is a dedicated and physically fit stuntman who makes it happen. These extraordinary individuals combine skill, athleticism, and courage to perform incredible feats.

In a revealing interview, Captain America’s stunt double shares insights into his remarkable career filled with countless life-threatening feats. The stunt double, despite facing precarious challenges, shares the simple workouts that have helped him maintain his physical strength even at the age of 40.

What was the injury that Hargrave believes was the worst? 

In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Director and stuntman, Sam Hargrave discussed various topics such as his diet and fitness routine. Among those topics, Hargrave revealed the ‘craziest injury’ of his career. During the interview, he shed light on the challenges associated with his job, including the constant need to transform his body and fluctuate in weight according to different roles. He also opened up about the “too many concussions” he had during the shooting of Captain America’s Civil War.

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Describing how he got injured, Hargrave stated, “over a balcony and fell eight feet down to an awning, fell from the awning to a truck, the truck to the ground. Hit my head kind of on each one, had a concussion had to go to the hospital. You don’t want to get too many of those.”

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This is exactly why stuntmen and body doubles are required to maintain a healthy lifestyle and work out regularly. Hargrave has been in the industry for almost two decades now and has ensured that he stays in his best shape throughout the year. Let’s take a look at his diet and fitness regimen, which helps him stay fit. 

Hargrave’s nutrition and fitness secrets

Revealing what he eats normally, Hargrave stated that he is “a big egg guy” when it comes to breakfast. He prefers to stay away from processed foods as much as possible and also consumes very low amounts of carbs. Talking about the foods he absolutely avoids, Hargrave stated that he stays away from sodas. “I haven’t had one of those in probably over 20 years,” he said. When it comes to his sweet cravings, he finds comfort in enjoying a little block of premium dark chocolate.

Further discussing his workouts, he disclosed that regardless of his hectic schedule; he ensures to engage in a specific exercise every 30 minutes, regardless of his location. In the interview, he mentioned that he dedicates 5-6 workout sessions per week, ranging from 15 to 90 minutes, depending on his current fitness objectives.

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Sam Hargrave has built an impressive career in the film industry, beginning as a stuntman and progressing to become a highly regarded stunt coordinator and director. Through his work on notable Hollywood films and his directorial debut in “Extraction,” he has demonstrated his immense talent and solidified his position as a prominent figure in the action filmmaking realm.