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Title: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: Princess L on May 09, 2010, 05:59:33 AM
Robert Downey Jr. Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle for 'Iron Man 2'

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/us-magazine-robert-downey-jr-20-pounds-iron-man-2.html


(http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/first-robert-downey-iron-man-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: Montague on May 09, 2010, 09:41:56 AM
Interesting article.
Although, at 45, I suspect he also had a little more help than just wheelbarrows & firehoses.
 ;)


Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: brooklynbruiser on May 09, 2010, 10:40:22 AM
Just a little bit. :)
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: ronbrgundy on May 09, 2010, 02:46:09 PM
Yeah he probably had a little help from the test bunny
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: Princess L on May 09, 2010, 04:53:59 PM
Quote from: Montague on May 09, 2010, 09:41:56 AM
Interesting article.
Although, at 45, I suspect he also had a little more help than just wheelbarrows & firehoses.
 ;)




I know... but still....
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: tonymctones on May 09, 2010, 05:31:50 PM
Quote from: Princess L on May 09, 2010, 05:59:33 AM
(http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/first-robert-downey-iron-man-2.jpg)

LOL his calve is almost the same size as his thigh...
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: Montague on May 09, 2010, 05:39:22 PM
Quote from: Princess L on May 09, 2010, 04:53:59 PM

I know... but still....


Bottom line is...

...he looks good...

...and you've had a girly crush on him since his appearance in Back to School.


 ;D
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: jpm101 on May 10, 2010, 09:34:09 AM
That's a PR release dreamed up by the studio, most all creative writing. A wheelbarrow loaded with 600-700lbs, love to see him even budge it off the ground. Or swing a 20lbs sledge for a couple of reps. If any of that produced 20 lbs of muscle, than any day laborer, cable layer or truck tire changer should be ready for the next Mr O.  If his weight was down to a unnatural 151 he just returned to regular good eating habits and followed the usual lifting workouts.Though he may have added a few unconventional moves now and than.  Body tends to return to a former natural state and weight fairly quickly. This is all Hollywood hype to draw attention to his new movie.

Unconventional workout do and can give outstanding results. But all depends on the results you are working for like Strongman, Tri events, stamina sport, etc., adjusting your training (and equipment) accordingly.  

Started to like Downey,jr work in Less Than Zero, when I was 15 or 16. A good actor makes it look easy, and he does in most cases. Good Luck.
Title: Re: Who says unconventional workouts don't produce results?
Post by: dyslexic on May 10, 2010, 08:43:27 PM
Unconventional workouts go all the way back to the dude that used to hoist his calf (animal) on his shoulders everyday...



When in the hell did anyone ever decide that growing muscle required a set of rules?