MX23RW : Tuesday, February 25 19:09:51| >> :600:154479415:154479415:

Zac Efron recalls "stupid" ripped physique

Zac Efron reveals the strict regime he had to go through to get a fit body for Baywatch, admitting that it was "stupid" and "not real".

Zac Efron has revealed the lengths he had to go to in order to get a ripped physique for the 2017 movie Baywatch, declaring it "stupid" and "just not real".

The 32-year-old dropped to 5% body fat for his part in the film, shedding pounds and toning up by going on a low-carb diet and training in the gym every day for 12 weeks.

"I realised, when I was done with that movie, that I don't ever want to be in that good of shape again," Efron told YouTube series Hot Ones. "It was so hard.

"You're working with almost no wiggle room. You've got things like water under your skin that you're worrying about, making your six-pack into a four-pack, shit like that.

"It's just stupid. It's just not real. I'm happy that it worked, I'm happy that it got me through it."

Baywatch - based on the cult TV series of the same name - received almost universal disdain from critics but did gross $178 million (£145 million) at the worldwide box office.

ID:395427: cacheID:395427:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1665:
Written by
Neil Wilkes

Follow us on Bluesky or on X/Twitter and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts.

Media Mole's Lowest Ever Sky Offer: Get Sky Essential, Sky Stream & Netflix for just £15 a month + £0 upfront fee for 24 months!
Prices may change during this period. Ends March 19, 2025

Restore Data
Share this article now:
Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Leicester, England.
Read Next:
Zac Efron lined up for film about Vardy?
>
Read more about Zac Efron Entertainment
rhs 2.0
New TV Picks header

Monday, February 24


Married at First Sight UK: Reunion Special: E4, 9pm
The most controversial/news-worthy participants from the 2023 and 2024 series reunite - because why not, eh?

The White Lotus: Sky Atlantic, 2am/9pm
Belinda learns more about how they do things in the spa at The White Lotus Thailand branch

EastEnders: iPlayer, from 6am and BBC One, 7.30pm
Stacey needs to break the news of Martin's death to the kids, while Sonia has a heartbreaking call with Bex

The Baldwins: discovery+, from 12am
Docuseries following the Baldwin family in the run-up to Alec's manslaughter trial