Tom Holland has captured the hearts of fans all over the world with his outstanding portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). But mastering the web is not a simple task. It calls for strict instruction and demanding workouts. The actor even once discussed a negative aspect of his training, admitting that he had cheated during a particularly difficult regimen.
The 27-year-old star, like the majority of Hollywood’s elite, is also not afraid to put in the required effort for any role. And when it’s about playing a Superhero, this certainly is not a simple process.
Well, his portrayal of the beloved comic book character in the MCU is unquestionably one of the best. However, building all that lean muscle needed severe training and lengthy workout sessions; it was not going to take place by itself.
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What Tom Holland Hated about Training for Spider-Man
Tom Holland underwent Electro Muscle Stimulation, or EMS training, in addition to the practices vital to an athletic physique. Some of them include, as the actor mentioned, weightlifting and meticulously adhering to the ideal diet plan, for his flawless Spider-Man physique.
However, getting in shape came at a cost, and it was not a pleasant one, as the bizarre combination of yoga and electrocution is not at all satisfying.
The Uncharted actor spoke about his EMS training, which he described as being both mildly amusing and incredibly agonizing, during his previous appearance on The Graham Norton Show. He was accompanied by Sienna Miller and Mark Wahlberg.
“Have you ever heard of EMS training? You wear this black suit and they put these pads on you and you basically do a yoga class while they electrocute you. It’s awful.”
To confirm this, his Uncharted co-star, Wahlberg asked:
“It’s like muscle stimulation?”
Holland responded, saying:
“Yeah, it’s like muscle stimulation, but you workout while you use it.”
If you are not familiar with the basics of EMS, or Electrical Muscle Stimulation: you basically put on a body suit that sends electrical impulses into your body, causing your muscles to contract.
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Spider-Man’s EMS Training: Pain And Cheating
Tom Holland used a variety of training methods, such as weightlifting and adhering to a strict diet plan, to build an impressive physique to play Spider-Man. He already outlined the experience as being similar to taking a yoga class while being electrocuted and also wearing a black suit with padding.
He further discussed the specifics of his EMS training experience in the similar aforementioned chat show (The Graham Norton Show).
As he recalled how he and his best friend would turn up the intensity of the machine whenever the trainer left the room, Holland confessed that he had cheated during his workouts.
“I basically cheated. I did it with my best friend and every time the trainer would go to the bathroom one of us would crank up the machine that my friend was using.”
It was a painful experience because moving was so difficult due to the excruciating vibrations brought on by the increased electrical stimulation. Even though he acknowledged its effectiveness, Holland said it was the “worst thing” he had ever done.
“You genuinely can’t move, it makes every part of your body shake and it’s awful.”
But then, he laughed and clarified:
“It’s a lot of fun and it works but it really is the worst thing I’ve ever done.”
Along with his training, Tom Holland has been juggling his relationship with Zendaya. The couple, who had been the subject of relationship rumors for years, finally admitted their love in 2021, and since then they have grown to be one of the most adored couples in Hollywood.
They, nonetheless, prefer to keep their relationships largely private, keeping low profiles on social media and avoiding overt displays of affection.
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Source- The Graham Norton Show
