One look at Reacher star Alan Ritchson will tell you that he’s no stranger to a good workout. Since a sculpted physique is a pretty strong (pun intended) prerequisite to be an action hero, the actor packed on a whopping 30 pounds of muscle to properly portray ex-military cop Jack Reacher.
As a certified personal trainer, I understand the kind of effort required for any body composition change — whether it’s gaining 30 pounds or losing it. I was curious to see what Ritchson’s gym routine looked like as he prepared for his breakout role, so I did a little research and stumbled upon this workout that he filmed for Men’s Health. Forgoing my usual heavy barbell sets, I reached for some cables, dumbbells, EZ bars and tried Reacher’s regimen instead. Read on to see how I fared.
