{"id":26441,"date":"2026-08-09T22:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T22:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=26441"},"modified":"2026-08-09T22:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T22:32:04","slug":"tom-holland-tries-extreme-bodybuilding-trick-for-shirtless-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=26441","title":{"rendered":"Tom Holland Tries Extreme Bodybuilding Trick for Shirtless Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Spider-Man<\/em> star Tom Holland discovered the hard way that not every Hollywood body-transformation trick is worth trying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While filming the latest installment in the franchise, <em>Spider-Man: Brand New Day, <\/em>the 30-year-old actor revealed he experimented with a controversial bodybuilding technique to make his muscles appear more defined for a shirtless scene. The results, however, were more snippy than shredded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I had tried to do that stupid dehydration thing for that scene, where I didn&#8217;t drink any water the day before, and then I drank loads of water the day before that,&#8221; the actor told <a data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/tom-holland-dehydration-prep-shirtless-spider-man-brand-new-day-bathhouse-scene-12030966?_gl=1*1w65ohz*_ga*MTM4NzcxODU3OS4xNzgyMzQ1ODcx*_ga_DK3GDWHWJH*czE3ODYwNDc4NzgkbzckZzEkdDE3ODYwNDgxMTckajE5JGwwJGgw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment Weekly<\/a> in an interview published August 3.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Tom Holland is seen on the set of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on August 3, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. \/ WCGLA\/Mega \/ GC Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/c992457239f26c0e1ddc8a06407a9e16698ed1350b991f12a52f4ca7452d1c5f\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthedailybeast.com%2F936800267150b60e68db236e551dabc6\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">Tom Holland is seen on the set of &#8216;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&#8217; on August 3, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. \/ WCGLA\/Mega \/ GC Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Holland admitted that he attempted to dehydrate himself before filming a Russian bathhouse scene with actress Florence Pugh, 30, who reprises her role as Yelena Belova in the film.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Tom Holland attempted the unconventional muscle-defining tactic while filming\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"396\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/6524495bb4305a9bef8722dacca9460d0a3dd4a0dd4673bc3e74d38370059ecd\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthedailybeast.com%2F7c038a132ae9a4d356e2a34f14f8dba7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">Tom Holland attempted the unconventional muscle-defining tactic while filming<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the sequence, Yelena orders Peter Parker to strip down and get into the water to prove he isn&#8217;t hiding any weapons, leaving the superhero in nothing but his Spider-Man mask and underwear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The method, which bodybuilders and competitors sometimes use before stepping onstage, is intended to temporarily reduce water retained under the skin, making muscles appear more defined.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite his dedication, the <em>Odyssey<\/em> star said the experiment wasn&#8217;t exactly a success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I tried to see if it would make a difference, and the only thing it did is it just made me really grumpy. I don&#8217;t think it really made that much of a difference,&#8221; Holland said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Real-life couple Zendaya and Tom Holland portray MJ and Spider-Man, respectively. \/ Jay Maidment\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/a730aba07cef75e3b9caf74103e837fd6c4caeaa9ef0b5c1e1b64e54672bed35\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthedailybeast.com%2F89eb54a82a3173535e9df8010807dc7d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">Real-life couple Zendaya and Tom Holland portray MJ and Spider-Man, respectively. \/ Jay Maidment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fortunately, the actor said he had a better time working alongside Pugh than following the strict prep routine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Holland praised the Oscar nominee as &#8220;the funniest person in the room,&#8221; before joking that it was probably for the best that his wife, Zendaya\u2014who plays Peter Parker&#8217;s witty love interest MJ Jones-Watson\u2014and longtime <em>Spider-Man <\/em>co-star Jacob Batalon weren&#8217;t on set for the shirtless scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It would&#8217;ve been a little weird,&#8221; Holland said. &#8220;We were in our underwear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Batalon chimed in: &#8220;It would have been funny.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Tom Holland and Zendaya during\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1458\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/2bfe3e35e74d5c96749658521b7619c2294e052a3fe29e7a2f13ed985cf118bf\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthedailybeast.com%2Ffb7ac86857467ed1ae5487c256d8e005\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">Tom Holland and Zendaya during<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other actors have employed the same technique as Holland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2019, actor Henry Cavill <a data-ylk=\"slk:revealed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/henry-cavill-dehydrated-himself-for-three-days-to-show-off-muscle-for-shirtless-witcher-scenes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">revealed<\/a> that he dehydrated himself for extended periods before filming shirtless scenes in <em>The Witcher<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Actor Henry Cavill admitted to dehydrating himself before filming shirtless scenes in\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"565\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/f1e166f835c118c675813a81523a8dbe1e93df61fa59baf1ca850f4e7b58f560\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthedailybeast.com%2Fb4b266bc005f552271c90a08b16b2fae\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">Actor Henry Cavill admitted to dehydrating himself before filming shirtless scenes in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Diet is difficult, and you&#8217;re hungry, but when you are dehydrating for three days, you get to the point on the last day where you can smell water nearby,&#8221; 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