How Paul Rudd Got Ripped To Play Ant-Man

When you read about some of the severe lengths actors have gone to for a role, it is hard to try and understand why anyone would want to push their body beyond its limits. However, just as Paul Rudd didn't want to do anything too extreme with his diet, the same goes for his workout routine too. According to Men's Journal, Rudd decided to hone in on the fundamental lifts instead of doing anything too wild. The fundamental lifts include the deadlift, bench press, and squat, and they can help you burn fat and increase muscles when executed properly (via Men's Journal). These can be done by increasing weights in order to stretch the difficulty and get the most out of your workout. 

Rudd's workout specifically contained three circuits, centered around these three fundamental lifts. Each circuit required five rounds to be completed with 45 seconds of rest in between. For Circuit A, Rudd used the Smith Machine Incline Press (bench press) for 15 reps, the EZ-Bar Curl for 15 reps, and hanging knee raises for 25 reps. For Circuit B, Rudd did the dumbbell bench press for 12 reps, the dumbbell hammer curls for 15 reps, and side plank crunches for 20 reps on each side. Finally, for Circuit C, Rudd completed 20 reps of cable flys, 15 reps of double bicep cable curls, and 25 reps of physioball crunches. While still an intense workout, the focus on the fundamentals ensured Rudd achieved the ripped physique needed for the role.