The Obsession with the Superhero Physique

The terms “superhero” and “fitness” have become more inseparable over the years. As a highly influential institute that can sway views on society and help define different facets of pop culture, Hollywood has helped bring the mythology of these comic book characters to cinematic life. The film industry has also helped cultivate and find a new fitness trend - the superhero physique.

Massive muscles, a shredded core, and god-like frame have become almost a standard depiction for superheroes, and toned abs on a slender figure with real functional strength for superheroines. For fans of the genre, it has become not . . .