Boxing being the incredible sport that it is, gave birth to a legendary movie that followed the story of a loser-turned-champion boxer. ‘Rocky’ is one of the greatest sporting depictions on film. However, to make ‘Rocky’ into the icon that it is today, actor Sylvester Stallone had to put his body through extreme torture.
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This incredible regime made Stallone walk a dangerous road as he got his body fat level to 2.9, exhausting his physical and mental capabilities.
Sylvester Stallone got his body fat to an extremely low level
Though Stallone was an actor, he treated his body like a professional who was competing for the Mr. Olympia title. Hence, he hired the services of former Mr. Olympia winner Franco Columbu to help him achieve his ideal body. Additionally, Columbu stated that he worked tirelessly with Stallone and pushed him to the brink.
According to Stallone himself, he had reduced his body fat levels to 2.9, which is extremely dangerous to one’s health. He said, “At the time my body fat got down to 2.9, which is a really dangerous level. I may have looked pretty good on the outside, but inside it was [a] very dangerous thing to do.”
Stallone agreed that training for Rocky took an extreme toll on his body. However, his hard work paid off as it gave birth to one of the most popular film franchises ever.
Sylvester Stallone’s diet and workout routine
Stallone went through a gruesome and rigorous training regime, which included a strict diet and workout plans. Let’s take a look at his diet according to sources.
| Pre-breakfast | A glass of liquid aminos |
| Breakfast | 3 egg whites, half yoke, Irish oatmeal, toasted pumpernickel bread, fresh papaya, few figs |
| Lunch | Roasted summer squash, broiled skinless chicken, salad, figs, or berries |
| Dinner | Salad, broiled fish, high-fiber toasted bread; veal on occasion |
If this diet wasn’t brutal enough, Stallone trained twice a day for six days a week leaving only Sunday to rest. Here’s what his week looked like.
| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (Morning) | Chest, back, and abs |
| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (Afternoon) | Arms, shoulders, and abs |
| Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (Morning) | Calves and thighs |
| Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (Afternoon) | Rear deltoids, traps, and abs |
It’s no surprise that Stallone became the benchmark for physique during the 70s all the way to the 00s.
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