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Actor Grant Gustin is the face most synonymous with the role of the Flash, appearing as the Barry Allen iteration of the DC Comics speedster in The CW’sThe Flash. The series started as a spin-off of the network’s other popular DC seriesArrow, starring Stephen Amell, which saw the lead star undertake a rigorous training route.
During an interview, Gustin talked about his stint as the Scarlet Speedster and the training her underwent for the role. However, Gustin revealed that his training regime was drastically different from Amell’s and was thankful he did not have to follow one habit the latter had to adhere to for his series. Here is what Grant Gustin had to say about his training forThe Flash.
Grant Gustin was thankful he did not have to follow one Stephen Amell habit forThe Flash
ActorGrant Gustinfirst appeared as Barry Allen onArrow, led byStephen Amell, during The CW show’s second season. Gustin’s performance led to the development ofThe Flash, which premiered in 2014,turning the actor into a household name.
During an interview withDC.com, Gustin talked about his training for playing a speedster in the series. In the interview, Gustin was asked whether he had to measure his calorie count for the role. While Gustin admitted it was something Amell had to strictly follow, he did not have the same compulsion.
No, thankfully I don’t have to do that. Even with what Stephen Amell does, what he has to put himself through, I just don’t have to do that. Because they want me lean for this version of the Flash. I’m going to be lean. It makes sense.
Gustin made the above statement, explaining that the plan was always to keep his character lean.
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The decision to give Gustin’s Barry Allen a lean physique makes sense given the character’s depiction in the comic books. In the comics, Allen is known for having an extremely fast metabolism because of his Speed Force powers. Therefore, while Gustin underwent extensive training for the role, he did not have to bulk up.
Grant Gustin discussed his preparations forThe Flashrole
During the same interview, Gustin admitted to undergoing extensive training for accurately portraying a character who can run at superhuman speeds. The actor revealed that before the series began filming its pilot episode, he spent almost 3 to 4 months training, trying to add the right amount of muscle.
Gustin revealed that while he initially tried to maintain the physique, it proved difficult for him to get in the gym hours necessary to keep the muscle. As a result, he quickly reverted to the leaner build, something he attributed tothe challenges of a rigorous network TV schedule.
I do a lot of pull ups and pushups while I’m at work. I run a lot for the job. I’m on a treadmill in front of a green-screen—harnessed. And it’s 10 to 14 hour days for me every single day. I haven’t had a camera day off yet. So that schedule keeps you in shape, too.
Gustin made the above statement, explaining that his character’s scenes already provided him with a good amount of cardio almost every single day.
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Ultimately, unlike most other actors who play superhero roles, including Gustin’sArrowverseco-star and friend Stephen Amell, the actor had a relatively easygoing approach to workouts and training for playing the scarlet speedster on the small screen.
The Flashis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
