Long before Eric Bana, Edward Norton or Mark Ruffalo, there was an actor an entire generation associated with the Incredible Hulk from Marvel Comics: Lou Ferrignothe swole actor who played the angry green character on television from 1977 to 1982. It’s been 30 years since The incredible Hulk It came off the air, but Ferrigno, now 70, has kept up his achievements, as demonstrated in a recent Instagram post.
“I’ve been training for 58 years,” he wrote in the caption, showing off his impressive build, which includes a puffy chest and ripped abs. “Proud to be able to maintain my physique by staying dedicated at almost 71 years old!”
That dedication is something that Ferrigno mentioned in a conversation with men’s health in 2021, where he explained his strict approach to training. “I’m not in a bar. I’m not in a nightclub. I’m not on a boardwalk at the beach. I’m in a gym,” he said. “The gym is where you fix your body, get in shape, take care of yourself.”
Before playing the first Hulk on screen, Ferrigno was of course already a big name in the world of professional bodybuilding, having appeared in the iconic documentary. pumping iron as much as being twice winner of the prestigious title of Mr. Universe. But as he revealed last year, comic book characters have always played a role in his fitness journey.
“When I was young, I had the hearing problem and the speech impediment. My father was abusive, so I was obsessed with power,” he said. saying men’s health. “I would read the Hulk comics, the Superman comics. I fantasized about being stronger than anyone. I loved strength.”
Philip Ellis is a UK freelance writer and journalist who covers pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, and MTV.
