When comic book fans first heard Henry Cavill was hanging up his cape as Superman, there was a collective groan. The big question was: Could anyone fill Cavill’s super-sized shoes? Enter David Corenswet, who not only won over skeptical fans but also saw this role as his golden opportunity to transform his physique. For Corenswet, becoming Superman wasn’t just about donning the iconic suit; it was his chance to undergo a dramatic physical makeover.
Reflecting on his journey to becoming the Man of Steel, Corenswet shared some surprising challenges that echo Cavill’s own superhero transformation.
Whether it’s Henry Cavill or David Corenswet, anyone destined to be Superman seems to have that extra drive. Recently, Corenswet appeared on the Manly Things (sort of) Podcast, where he took a stroll down memory lane. He admitted that growing up, he was called a “string bean.” While he did hit the gym, he never really tracked his progress. But when Superman came knocking, it gave him the perfect “excuse” to pack on some serious muscle.
Standing tall at 6’4″ but weighing only 165 lbs, Corenswet felt his “physical presence” wasn’t quite up to superhero standards. He remembered how he’d gain about 5 lbs every couple of years and think it was a big deal. But when he hit 190 lbs and still felt something was missing, he decided to go all out and bulk up to a whopping 238 lbs.
Of course, he was probably hitting the gym hard to turn all that food into muscle. But even Corenswet admitted: “When I was bulking, somewhere between 4,500 and 5,000 calories a day. When I was keeping track. Which was three meals, two 1,200-calorie shakes, and a bedtime snack of half a carton to a full, 32-ounce carton of Greek yogurt.”
“I wasn’t 238 (pounds) when we started shooting. I was 238 at my max. I didn’t fit into any of my pants.”
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