Most mere mortals would be shocked to smell what The Rock is cooking when it comes to preparing for his role of Hercules in the upcoming action film later this month. Dwayne Johnson committed himself to a seven-meal-a-day diet for Hercules.
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Johnson, 41, stands at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, and he went on a crazy diet in order to play the role of Hercules in the upcoming summer blockbuster.
Johnson revealed the "12 Labors Diet" named after the dozen tasks that Hercules performed, in a meal plan that helped the wrestler-turned-Hollywood star play the strongest man in the world.
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Johnson sent out a photo with his diet on it consisting of meals one-seven:
Johnson told BodyBuilding.com that he followed that diet "full on" for 22 weeks.
"It's about getting enough protein to aid lean muscle growth, and everything is very precisely measured depending on what targets I'm looking to hit for that day," Johnson told the site. "Lots of protein, good carbs, and veggies. Nutrition is so important, it can't be stressed enough."
Johnson also explained the hard work he put into the diet and how he tried to stay disciplined.
"It was all about hard work, discipline, and balance," Johnson said. "I had carbs with every meal, so there was always a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Then part of my daily regime was my glucosamine and then also a multitude of multivitamins. Then I had glutamine, branched-chain amino acids, chondroitin, and one protein shake a day, which I drank after training."
On top of his crazy diet, Johnson went on a six-month workout regimen where he would lift weights for six days and take one day off that usually began at four in the morning.
"I work out for about 90 minutes, or maybe an hour and 45 minutes. When I hit the gym, I'm coming! I train hard, I come to kick a--clanging and banging," he said. "With something like "Hercules," I was in costume and make-up for a few hours before shooting, so I'd have to get in the workout early."
Johnson has bulked up for roles in the past, and when talking to USA Today about his diet for 2013's Pain and Gain, he explained the right ways to go about adding mass.
"There's a right way and a wrong way to bulk up for a film," he said. "The wrong way is to eat as much garbage as you can for weeks on end, which actors have the tendency of doing. It's unhealthy and puts an incredible amount of stress on your body, joints, tendons and digestive system. The right way is to bulk up with good complex carbs and protein/fat sources."
Johnson and his bulked-up frame can be seen in Hercules when the film comes out on July 25.
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