Alan Ritchson's training for Reacher. Here's how he prepared for his role in the Amazon Prime Video hit

Jack Reacher is depicted as a formidable character in Lee Child's books, causing his adversaries to feel uncertain simply by his presence. Alan Ritchson is well-suited to portray a former soldier, but he had to prepare properly to achieve such a result. The actor has a special training program prepared.

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The Reacher series has been approved for a third season, and the actor will definitely resume training to play Jack Reacher soon. Alan Ritchson recently revealed that he and the character he plays in the show have a huge appetite and eat very large portions, which they then burn off during intense workouts (via USA Today).

Exercises by Alan Ritchson for Reacher

When Alan Ritchson was preparing for the first season of Reacher, he revealed his training plan. The actor stated that focusing on his body has raised his awareness of how to do it in a healthy manner while also avoiding injuries. It's about maintaining consistency and regularity in your workouts.

In a special video for Men's Health, he showed off his set of biceps and triceps exercises. It is made up of consecutive sets, including exercises involving pulling a rope while standing and lifting dumbbells and barbells. There were also cardio exercises to improve physical condition. However, his favorite exercise is chest dip.

In an article for Men's Health preceding the recording, Alan Ritchson presented his workout plan, which he has been using for 30 years. The plan naturally consists of the previously mentioned dips, pull-ups, press-ups, sprint, and sit-ups.

Thanks to his training routine, Alan Ritchson can stay in shape and embody characters like Jack Reacher. Just remember to train smart and avoid putting your body at risk of injuries.

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