Michael Phelps’ Attempt To Look Like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Did Not End Well For The American Olympic Hero: “Absolutely Destroyed Me”

Dwayne Johnson is a personality who is synonymous with wrestling and action movies. But one thing that he is widely popular for is his Adonis body. Not only does he share healthy routines and heavy workouts, but he also takes care of his body and doesn’t promote any protein.

His results with a healthy diet and non-toxic workout have influenced many models and athletes. And one of those athletes, Michael Phelps, talked about Dwayne Johnson’s body when asked about it in an interview.

Michael Phelps talks about Dwayne Johnson preparing for Hercules

In an interview with Men’s Journal, Michael Phelps was asked about his routine for the Shark Week Showdown.

He replied, “I saw a workout that [Dwayne] “The Rock” [Johnson] did to get ready for Hercules. Honestly, I did it, and it kicked my a**. It destroyed me—absolutely destroyed me, but it was something that was good, in a way, just because it challenged me to be different, outside of the pool. I’ve always spent my time in the water, and now I have the opportunity to do different things.”

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“I’m in the process, now, of building my own gym, and looking for a space to rent, and kind of have my own escape, almost, really, like what The Rock does. He’s able to escape from life for a little bit and get some time in the gym, as we all see… It’s making sure to take time, when I need it, to get a workout in that’ll make me more productive, and will make me a better dad, will make me a better husband. Just basically, it’s a balancing act, and I think we all go through that.”

The Rock’s workout sessions

One thing that you can find everywhere on Dwayne Johnson‘s Instagram is shirtless pics of him working out in his personal gym. Not only does The People’s Champ take working out seriously, but it has also been one of the reasons we don’t see him perform in the ring very often.

Posts like these are inspirational, looking to be as tough and strong as The Rock. But one thing that he reminds his fans many times is that a body isn’t built in a day or with artificial means. But it is determination and motivation that build a magnificent physique.

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Tell us about what inspires you about The Rock’s healthy and clean regiment to maintain peak physique.