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Chris Pratt Turns 43 Today and Here's How He Stays Ripped

See how Chris Pratt stays jacked.

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Chris Pratt has been in countless blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Dominion, and more after getting his start as goofy Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation. In his spare time, he spends a lot of time at the gym. Clearly. How does he stay so ripped? Read on to see 5 ways Chris Pratt stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. He Stopped Drinking

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Chris focused hard on his diet and decided to stop drinking while training. He swapped out a pint of beer for a plate full of chicken and broccoli. Cutting out drinking allows him to focus on working out and healthy eating without the empty wasted calories.

2. He Eased Into Training

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He worked his way up in the gym. “To begin with, it was let’s train every other day, with some days off,” said former Navy Seal and celebrity trainer PT Duffy Gaver. “After all, you don’t get fit in the gym, you just get beat up in the gym. You get fit recovering in bed and at your dinner table.”

3. He Did Strength Training And Floor Exercises

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After a quick warm-up to get his heart pumping and blood flowing, Chris would move into high intensity interval training and a lot of burpee reps.

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4. He Did HIIT

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With very little breaks as part of the workout routine, Chris would essentially bodybuild. Weightlifting, combined with high intensity interval training and the right diet is what led Chris to have a muscular, ripped body.

5. He Was Committed

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His dedication paid off. “I think Chris’s body at the time was working for the type of actor he was, but it was time for a change,” Gaver said. “I’m extremely proud of the work I did with Chris because it took him from being a character actor of sorts to being a leading man. And a really highly sought-after leading man.” According to the Mayo Clinic, having a growth mindset can be more beneficial than people think. “Folks with this outlook understand that they can develop their abilities and adapt them to different situations.They know mistakes are inevitable, which helps them recover more quickly from setbacks.”

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