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With a 5000 Calorie Intake, Man of Steel Star Henry Cavill Once Denied Dropping to 3% Body Fat as Superman: “That’s Super Low”

Published 09/07/2023, 3:44 AM EDT

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Henry Cavill, the popular British actor known for his incredible portrayal of Superman, recently took the internet by storm. In an intriguing throwback interview with TV host Rich Eisen, the 40-year-old actor shared some jaw-dropping insights into how he transformed his body into an astonishing physique, like bodybuilders.

Eisen shared this old interview on his Instagram account. That featured Cavill in an exciting game segment called ‘True or False’. Where celebrities reveal rumors if it is right or not. The actor also discloses his journey and hard work that made him achieve a chiseled physique that impresses fans all over the world. Let’s delve into his amazing experience during the movie Man of Steel.

Henry Cavill shared a glimpse of his interesting journey while preparing for Superman

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On the ‘Rich Eisen Show’, the host asked the English actor some interesting questions. He began with, “You achieved 3% body fat for your role as Superman?“. To which Cavill completely refused to do such a thing. He said that he never actually measured his body fat percentage, but he believes that 3% is extremely low.

 

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In response to that, he said, “Never took a body fat reading but I don’t think those are lows 3% that’s super low so that’s false“. Further, he added to his statement, “It’s like bodybuilders that’s like a 4:1 one performance bodybuilders you can’t hold that maybe you can but I like probably good”. He explained that this kind of measurement is for bodybuilders and is quite extreme and challenging to maintain. Maybe it’s not possible for him to do something like that.

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The host asked another question related to his diet about 5,000 calory consumption. He answered, “Yes, I was when I was building 5,000 calories”. Henry admitted he had consumed five thousand of calory to get a structured body.

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Henry’s diet that he couldn’t recall!

Then the following question arose of what he was consuming to maintain the five thousand calories. Henry mentioned that he can’t recall every detail of his diet, because it happened many years ago. However, he shared that a significant part of his diet involved post-workout shakes. He said he used to mix his shakes with coconut milk, which made them rich in calories. He further explains that by adding coconut milk to those shakes, you could get all the calories you need for a day in just one drink.

His journey to become a Superman is fascinating. The real-life superhero was also very fond of playing video games as he revealed further in the show. Anyhow, after being cast in movie series like Man Of Steel, Batman vs. Superman, and Justice League. He was well-appreciated for his role and his mind-boggling physique. His fans still want him to portray the role of Superman, but it’s not going to happen soon.

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What do you think of this marvelous actor? Do you also want him to be cast as Superman again? mentioned that in the comments below.

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Arpita Shrivastava

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Arpita Shrivastava is a bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. She holds a Master's Degree in Mass communication. She has done her graduation in Hindi literature From Delhi University.
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Abigail Kevichusa