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Alicia Vikander Put on 12 Pounds of Muscle for ‘Tomb Raider’. Here’s How She Did It. To prepare for the action-packed reboot of the 2001 classic starring Angelina Jolie, Vikander took on seven grueling months of intense training and a protein-packed diet.
- She Gained 12 Pounds of muscle.
- MMA Fighting Was Part of The Training.
- Vikander Debuted Her New Form at The Academy Awards.
- By Then, She Was Eating Five Times A Day.
- The Actress Developed An Eight-Pack.
- But Sometimes, She Needed A Rest Day.
Though my experience didn’t involve weight lifting, Lygdback says Vikander’s early days of prep involved plenty of strength training, a lot of food, and minimal cardio in order to bulk up her 5-foot-5 frame. At first, the weight gain was jarring for Vikander, who’s always been lean, but Lygdback assured the actress that she’d achieve the right acti...
Though Lygdback says he’s proud of all of Vikander’s Tomb Raider prep, he’s probably most excited about “the whole MMA fight,” he says. “You can tell that she looks the part." To prep for fight scenes, Vikander learned to kick and punch like mixed martial arts athletes. I, too, got a taste of that training by striking a thick pad with the heels of ...
At the 2017 ceremony, a year after Vikander won her supporting actress Oscar, she returned with a freshly toned figure. And she didn't hide it. On the contrary: The black dress she wore to the ceremony and the green gown she donned at the Vanity Fairafter-party displayed Vikander's muscular back. “That was the first time the world got to see her an...
Yes, it is possible to get into action-hero shape without limiting yourself to skinless chicken breast and greens. (“Hell, no!” says Lygdback. “Enjoy life.”) Vikander’s diet — some of which I sampled — had much more variety. For breakfast? Three poached eggs. Lunch consisted of a fish or other protein, slow carbs like potatoes or quinoa, and vegeta...
“You don’t see that too much in the movie, but she’s got an eight-pack” of abdominal muscles, says Lygdback. “I’m really proud about her core.” Though not visible onscreen, Vikander’s strong core was crucial for preventing serious injury while she was getting beaten up onscreen. It helped her handle a variety of extreme stunts, including swimming i...
Vikander, a serious actor and athlete, isn’t someone who has trouble working hard. Instead, “she needs someone like me (to say), 'It’s OK. We’re going to take a step back. Take a day off. Relax,' " he says. On the other hand, Lygdback can also motivate someone to keep going. In my experience, mid chin-up, one genuine cheer of "You're doing awesome!...
- Carly Mallenbaum
Feb 9, 2018 · Alicia Vikander really did become Lara Croft. The Oscar winner gained 12 pounds of muscle to become the famous Tomb Raider character, working with trainer Magnus Lygdback to transform her...
Jan 13, 2018 · Vikander, 29, added 16 pounds of muscle to her slender 5-foot-5 frame for the role. Lygdback says he and Vikander didn’t look to the early 2000s franchise star Angelina Jolie for inspiration:...
- Jane Carlson
Working out alongside trainer Magnus Lygdback to help prepare her for the infamous role of Lara Croft—the part famously originated by Angelina Jolie in 2001, of course—the Oscar-winning actress...
Mar 1, 2018 · Playing an action hero is no easy feat. Alicia Vikander says she put on 10 or more pounds to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Here's how she did it.
Jul 3, 2019 · This base workout routine was paired with a streamlined diet developed to build healthy muscle mass, with 40 grams of protein, 40 grams of good carbs, and 30 grams of healthy fat daily. She stuck to three meals a day, along with two protein-based snacks like chicken and sashimi.
