“Ripped as a Guy Half Your Age”: 63-Year-Old Lou Ferrigno Looking as Muscular as a Ripped Chris Hemsworth in 2016 Left Fans Astonished by His Bodybuilding Body
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Lou Ferrigno is widely adored and admired for his role as ‘The Incredible Hulk’. The former bodybuilder consistently garners surprise among his fans for not winning any Mr. Olympia titles, despite having an amazing build. Nevertheless, the star still manages to receive love from his fans. People consider him to be Arnold Schwarzenegger’s top rival and he has etched his name on the pedestal of bodybuilding.
The bodybuilder has won two Mr. Universe titles and starred in the docudrama, Pumping Iron. However, his role as the ‘Hulk’ takes the cake when it comes to his acting career. The icon once took to Facebook and shared a picture from the movie set, which sent fans into a frenzy.
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Hulk vs Thor- Lou Ferrigno posed along with Marvel heroes
What happens when Thor, Hulk, and the legendary Stan Lee come together? They pose for a picture of course! In 2016, Lou shared a picture on Facebook, where he stood in front of the ‘Thor’ star, Chris Hemsworth, with Stan Lee between them.
This epic photo was enough to garner a lot of attention. However, what stood out to fans was the bodybuilder’s amazing build.
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Fans react to Lou’s build against Thor!
Many fans commented on how good the actor and his body looked, despite his age. One notably mentioned how he looks well-kempt in front of a man half his age, referring to Chris Hemsworth. They expressed, “Damn Lou!! How old are you now!!?? And you are bigger and as ripped as a guy half your age and paid bazillions to be in his prime. You, Sly and Arnie not only inspired me to begin lifting 28 years ago, but inspire me even more now I am in my early 40’s. You sir, are a legend. 😎”
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One fan was conflicted with the idea of choosing a favorite between the two, saying “Would be hard to pick a fave. Thor was my first crush as a little girl. Used to chase my brothers around with Thor’s hammer, aka moms wooden meat mallet. LOL.”
But most of the fans supported the bodybuilder, complimenting him by saying, “Still enjoying this one, Lou, stay cool….( I know you turn into Bruce Banner when you get your hero groove on)…” and “This is this best pic ever!!!! Lou, you look just as young as puny Chris! And the eternal Stan the Man!”
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Lou Ferrigno has immortalized himself as Hulk. Fans however not only love him as an actor but as a bodybuilder too. Given his build even at an older age, it’s safe to say that he embodies the character pretty well.
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Vibhanshu Kumar