Stephen Amell Workout for Arrow
Stephen Amell of Arrow Interview
I am thrilled to announce that I was able to get an exclusive interview with Stephen Amell, star of the hit show Arrow!
I have been watching the awesome show Arrow, for a couple years now, and I was blown away by Stephen’s incredible physique and fitness capabilities.
In this podcast I sit down and talk with Stephen Amell and we discuss how Amell got into such incredible shape for the show!
People assume that it must be so easy for actors to stay in great shape, but when you have just six weeks to prepare for a season and then you’re filming 12-14 hours per day, balancing a family life, it’s a different story.
Interestingly enough, those crazy workouts scenes in the show, well not only are they completely real, but the director actually worked them into the script after seeing video clips of Stephen Amell training at a ‘free running’ gym.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Amell’s workout regime before Arrow (2:00)
- How Amell trained for the workout stunts in Arrow (3:20)
- Amell on the Salmon ladder – the coolest workout stunt on Arrow (6:00)
- The Binge & Purge training style that Amell used for Arrow (8 minutes)
- Why staying in top physical condition is so hard while filming a tv show (9:20)
- The value of bodyweight exercises to stay in shape during busy periods
- Balancing a family life with working out and filming Arrow (11:00)
- The mental benefits of giving it a 110% (15:00)
- What happens to Amell when he stops working out and eating healthy (17:15)
- The hardest exercises and stunts Amell has performed in his acting career (19:20)
- What is entailed in filming Arrow day to day (23:45)
- Amell’s favorite reward meals (24:50)
- Amell’s main take away for maintaining a great body and living a great life (26:40)
- What we can expect from Stephen Amell in the future (27:50)
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I’m currently doing the Zach Efron neighbor’s workout and it’s really great I must say but the only problem I have is that my upper body looks really good especially my arms but my lower body is a bit unproportionate with it. What do u recommend I should do, do I need to follow the warrior shredding for the legs or just add one more set for my current routine…
Thanks
Yeah the warrior shredding program would be great to follow.
Hi Greg,
I’m currently doing the Zach Efron neighbor’s workout and it’s really great I must say but the only problem I have is that my upper body looks really good especially my arms but my lower body is a bit unproportionate with it. What do u recommend I should do, do I need to follow the warrior shredding for the legs or just add one more set for my current routine…
Thanks
Yeah follow the warrior shredding program for the legs, that will help them catch up.
Hey Greg I just had a question I was hoping you could answer :
I’m currently doing the chest and back specializations in the greek God program and was wondering if this is the right rest time
Workout A
Incline bench 5*5,5,8,8,8 (3 min rest )
Flat bench 5*5,6,8 ( 3 min rest )
Lateral raises ( rest pause )
Triceps 3*6-10 ( 2 min rest )
Calves 3*8-12 ( 2 min rest )
Workout B
Pull ups 5*5,6,8,8,8 ( 3 min rest )
Row motion 3*5,6,8 ( 3 min rest )
Rear delts ( rest pause )
Biceps 3*6-10 ( 2 min rest )
Deadlifts/leg extension 3*4-6 and 3*8-12 ( 3 min rest )
Thanks
Flat bench is actually 3*5,6,8 3 min rest ( sorry about the typo )
Yes that looks good to me!
Dude, this is a great interview. I like this fellow. I’ve been binge watching Arrow on Netflix.
Awesome show! This dude is in great shape.
Awesome podcast. Sounds like he could take some tips from some of your programs and build some lasting dense muscle that he doesn’t have to worry about as much while filming!
I suppose there’s a reason it’s called the Greek God Program after all! Lol
Awesome, very solid point!
Dear Greg,
I am a 19 year old male 5’8 and 160 pounds. I have purchased your warrior shredding book but it says about weighted chinups and more advanced stuff like it. I am able to do maybe 2-3 chinups with my bodyweight. Is there anything I can do before i can jump into the warrrior shredding program?
You can do the warrior shredding program now! Start with bodyweight chin ups. Just do 3 sets of 2-3 reps. Every week, try to add a rep or so. Eventually, when you can do 8 reps on your first set, the next workout, begin adding weight. Maybe just 15-20 lbs or so at first.
Hey Greg,
You mentioned that you have been going lower in protein per day. I weigh 169 with a goal weight of 160. How much should I aim for in grams per day on average? 120-130?
Thanks,
Ed
I’d say about 140g per day would be ideal. You could probably go down to 120 and be fine, but I’d prefer to see you at 140.