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Dwayne Johnson Sheds 50 lbs for Fantasy Role
10 Sep
Summary
- Johnson lost 50 pounds over a year for Benny Safdie's film.
- He maintained strength, endurance, and conditioning throughout.
- His diet varies between 450g and 300g of carbs daily.
Hollywood icon Dwayne Johnson has shared details of his meticulous training and diet regimen, revealing a year-long process to lose 50 pounds for his role in Benny Safdie's upcoming film, 'Lizard Music.' Johnson, who currently maintains a weight of 232-235 lbs, opted for a strategic and measured approach to his weight cut.
He emphasized preserving his strength, endurance, and conditioning throughout the transformation. Johnson's diet involves distinct high-carb days, around 450 grams, typically paired with leg training days and Sundays. Other days feature lower to medium carb intake, between 250-300 grams.
Johnson expressed feeling phenomenal at his current weight, noting that his strength, endurance, and cardiovascular conditioning remain excellent. He also mentioned that while muscle fullness can fluctuate with lower carb days, pre-workout snacks like rice cakes help manage this.
'Lizard Music,' based on Daniel Pinkwater's book, is a fantasy adventure film directed by Benny Safdie. It also stars Theo Clark Leber, Tim Heidecker, Alicia Silverstone, and Regina Hall. The film's plot centers on a boy who discovers lizards broadcasting otherworldly music. Johnson also recently announced his role in 'Free Byrd,' where he plays a stuntman concealing a dementia diagnosis.
