Jake Gyllenhaal has set the internet on fire with his insane transformation in the upcoming Road House remake. In Doug Liman’s re-imagination of the Patrick Swayze film, the Spider-Man: Far From Home star will play an ex-UFC fighter who works to provide security to a roadhouse in the Florida Keys.
The internet went wild when Jake Gyllenhaal revealed his godly physique for the upcoming flick. According to the actor, it was an arduous process and involved insane hard work for him to become so jacked for the film.
It is not the first time Gyllenhaal has delivered such a transformation for a film. Earlier, Nightcrawler and Southpaw proved the actor’s dedication to accomplish such a physique. The fans still cannot get over his magnificent Southpaw transformation, which involved him doing 2000 sit-ups each day.
What is the secret of Jake Gyllenhaal’s physique in Road House?
Jake Gyllenhaal pushed him to an intense limit to achieve such a physique. It was everything but easy for the Mysterio actor to get the stature of a MMA fighter in Road House. He went through a rigorous procedure, involving him training twice a day for the remake. He went through a series of weird exercises and a thorough diet for the film.
In an exclusive interview with ETOnline, the Love & Other Drugs actor shed light on his training procedure for the film. He said:
“I tained twice a day. Two, two and a half hours in the gym in the morning. NET works, heavy bags. All different, weird, you know, exercises like we were training for fights.”
Jake Gyllenhaal’s physique has caused the internet to coin the nickname “Jacked Gyllenhaal”. According to Medium, his routine for Road House included a combination of weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, and cardio. Earlier, when he prepared to play a boxer in Southpaw, his daily workout routine had 2000 sit-ups, running for 8 miles, 1 to 2 hours of boxing twice, and 1 hour of weightlifting.
Along with a proper diet and the repetition of the rigorous procedure regularly under the supervision of an expert, Jake Gyllenhaal prepared for both films. Additionally, his trainer for Road House, Jason Walsh, added that VersaClimber also played a crucial role in transforming Gyllenhaal.
What was the role of Vertical Climber in Jake Gyllenhaal’s transformation?
The Road House remake is going to feature some high-octane and iconic fight sequences in the film. While speaking to Insider, celebrity trainer and Gyllenhaal’s trainer for the film, Jason Walsh, shared that VersaClimber, or vertical climber played a vital role in preparing Gyllenhaal’s massive physique.
Vertical Climber is a machine that recreates crawling movements. It provides a unique vertical workout and keeps all the major muscle groups active. Walsh also added that Jake Gyllenhaal follows a very healthy routine and can always be spotted engaged in physical activity. When he is not at the gym, he engages in other activities like swimming, cycling, or playing paddle tennis.
Besides Jake Gyllenhaal’s jacked physique, Road House also excites the fans for featuring the real-life UFC legend Conor McGregor. It will be interesting to see how Gyllenhaal maintains authenticity in his performance and how it plays out in comparison to the classic movie. Road House will be released on Prime Video on March 21, 2024.
