Bodybuilding icon Lou Ferrigno is not only recognized for his meticulous stature but also for his titular role in the MCU’s The Incredible Hulk. Even at 71, the fitness legend never shies away from causing a stir among his fans through his stringent workout regime that helps him maintain his Hulk persona. Likewise, recently, the bodybuilder once again made a splash in the fitness industry as he assisted DC’s favorite Joe Manganiello in his training drill.

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Recently, Manganiello took to his social media handle to share a peek inside his workout session with Ferrigno. Following this, Marvel and DC penchants and folks from the fitness fraternity expressed their elation at the Incredible Hulk and Flash Thompson’s collaboration over gym workouts.

Fans went gaga as Lou Ferrigno trains Joe Manganiello

Sharing the workout video with his fans through his Instagram, the True Blood actor penned, Pumping Iron with the Incredible Hulk”. In the reel, the bodybuilder can be seen helping the 46-year-old with the back press apparatus. Now, elated with their workout session, fans flocked to the comment section to express their delight and wrote…

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Deathstroke and the Hulk!”

Hulk out!! So cool to workout with Lou!!!”

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Deathstroke and The Hulk pumping iron!” 

Acclamations like “Incredible,” “Deathstroke back please,” “he humblest of humble brags. Just showing us all how fit than us you are. Respect for it!!!” and “The incredible hulk and the incredible hunk!” brimmed the comment section to the hilt.

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Referencing the 70s installment of The Incredible Hulk, some fans penned comments like, “This is frigging awesome, that’s some bragging rights: working out with the Hulk himself”, “This makes me so happy!! Training with the Hulk” and “are you training to be the next Hulk?”. Clearly, while some expressed their delight to see both legends in one frame, others penned their exhilaration over MCU and DC’s impromptu collaboration. What do you think about Ferrigno and Manganiello’s workout session? Tell us in the comment section below.

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Purva Jain is the Senior Editor for US Sports at EssentiallySports, heading coverage of Track & Field, Gymnastics, Tennis, Alpine Skiing, Swimming and other verticles. She oversees day-to-day operations and mentors a large team of editors and writers on uncovering unique angles to stories. A writer-turned-editor, Purva began her ES journey with standout coverage of the 2022/23 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup and went on to capture the excitement of the 2023 Kentucky Derby for American audiences. Her reporting has spanned five major global events, including the 2023 World Athletics Championships, 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Beyond her newsroom leadership, Purva is the author of three self-published books, showcasing her creative range beyond journalism. She also brings expertise in audience engagement and storytelling strategy, helping shape how fans experience sports coverage.

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