Dave Bautista’s recent confession about his physique has sent shockwaves through the fitness and entertainment world. The former WWE superstar, known for his towering stature and intimidating presence, revealed that he prefers trimming down his weight because otherwise, he often feels like a “gorilla” next to Hollywood stars, due to his height and weight.
Well, after Dave Bautista’s candid admission, it makes us wonder how his fellow action star, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, manages to maintain his consistently impressive physique. Because, unlike Bautista who admitted to gaining and losing weight quickly for specific movie roles, Johnson has seemingly mastered the art of steadily maintaining his bulk.
Dave Bautista Attributed the Flexible Approach to Physicality to His Acting Career
Recently appearing for a discussion with content creator Chris Van Vliet, former WWE legend Dave Bautista reflected on his fitness regime and his flexible approach to physicality. During the discussion, the actor addressed his recent weight loss and how it has garnered concerns from fans. Bautista then noted dropping some pounds mainly because he doesn’t want to appear too “distracting” on camera opposite his normal-sized co-stars.
Attributing his recent weight loss to his acting career, Dave Bautista tried to ease people’s concerns. Therefore, the Guardians of the Galaxy star claimed that he has “absolutely” been trimming down his weight, to play a more diverse range of acting roles. Unwilling to appear as the hunk, around his fellow Hollywood colleagues, Bautista mentioned feeling better emotionally after losing some weight.
I started trimming down because I got really big for a role. Uncomfortably big. For ‘Knock at the Cabin’ I got really big. I was around 315 pounds…I put the weight on really fast and I put on an uncomfortable amount of weight and it took forever to shed it out.
The more I trimmed down the better I looked on camera and the better I looked next to other actors. I’m still a large human being. At 6’4 and 240 pounds next to your typical actor, I look like a gorilla and it’s distracting. I’ll probably lose a few more pounds. I’m just killing myself to be this trim. I’m training hard.
Meanwhile, as Dave Bautista admitted his preference for flexible physicality, depending on the demands of his roles, his discussion reminded us of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s towering stature and weight. While Bautista confessed to gaining and losing weight for specific roles, it makes us wonder how Johnson has been consistently maintaining a disciplined fitness regime and a strict diet.
Dwayne Johnson’s Dedication Towards His Fitness Regime and Disciplined Diet
Known for his dedication to his craft, Dwayne Johnson has become a symbol of physical fitness and health, since his WWE days. His rigorous workout routines, often shared on social media, have even inspired millions of fans worldwide. But how exactly does Johnson maintain his colossal physique that turns heads, especially since Bautista admitted to preferring a more trimmed version of his body, to appear normal beside other actors?
It seems that, unlike Dave Bautista, Dwayne Johnson has no issue with his humongous physique. Despite being 6′ 5” and weighing 270.4 pounds (via Instagram), which is apparently ten pounds more than his billed weight from his WWE days (via ESPN), Johnson seems to prefer maintaining his chiseled form year-round, thanks to his relentless fitness regime and disciplined diet.
Well, it seems for Dwayne Johnson, his physicality is not just about staying in shape; it’s about the art of transformation. Take, for example, Johnson’s dedication to his role in Pain & Gain—Yahoo reported how Johnson had packed on extra muscle to fit his character’s larger-than-life persona. Further, for Fast & Furious 6, Johnson had reportedly shed a few pounds (although he appeared huge beside his co-stars) to embody the action-ready hero.
So it seems that The Rock’s unparalleled dedication to maintaining a powerful physique while balancing diverse roles might just be the ultimate testament to his work ethic and discipline. Meanwhile, for Dave Bautista, his honesty about the realities of weight journey in Hollywood simply added to the intrigue of these larger-than-life figures. In the end, while Bautista’s approach certainly works for his career, it’s Johnson’s consistency that truly sets him apart.
