Muscle & Fitness logo Muscle & Fitness

  • Workouts

    Workouts

    • Workout Routines
    • Workout Tips
    • Fitness
    • Athlete/Celebrity Workouts
    • Exercise Videos
    Find Exercises Targeting…
    • Abs and Core Exercises
    • Arm Exercises
    • Back Exercises
    • Chest Exercises
    • Leg Exercises
    • Shoulder Exercises
  • Nutrition

    Nutrition

    • Healthy Eating
    • Lose Fat
    • Gain Mass
    • Supplements
    • Performance Nutrition
    Female with a healthy gut health avoiding inflammation eating healthy non-processed foods recommended by a Gastroenterologist
    Healthy Eating

    Low Energy, Bloating, and Brain Fog? Your Gut Health Could Be the Reason...

    Korean side dish Kimchi holds nutritional benefits for gut health
    Healthy Eating

    What Science Says About the Immune-Boosting Power of Kimchi

    Scientist performing tests on processed foods and whole foods
    Healthy Eating

    Study Reveals Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Slow Fat Loss

    Various Healthy Post workout foods display in a heart shape bowl for
    Healthy Eating

    Best Post-Workout Foods for Muscle Recovery, Growth, and Heart Health

  • Athletes & Celebrities

    Athletes & Celebrities

    • News
    • Interviews
    • Women
    • Pro Tips
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Videos
    Actor Alan Ritchson altercation with his neighbor over noise complaint concludes after bodycam footage
    News

    Alan Ritchson Cleared After Bodycam Footage Changes Everything

    2002 World Cup Team USA Captain Landon Donovan celebrating
    Interviews

    Landon Donovan’s New Game Plan for Being a Soccer Dad

    Hidde Weersma Breaks HYROX Record
    News

    HYROX Record Broken: Hidde Weersma Goes Sub-53 in London

    Actor Alan Ritchson fights his neighbor in front of kids over a noise complaint
    News

    Alan Ritchson's Neighbor Speaks Out After Fight Goes Viral

  • Features

    Features

    • From our Partners
    • Active Lifestyle
    • M&F: Fit to Serve
    • Gear
    • News
    • Opinion
    Doctor examining a fatty liver using technology and previous medical studies
    News

    The Surprising Link Between CBD, Liver Health, and Fitness

    German coach and strongman Sina Ruppenthal Sets Guinness World Record Throwing 10 Men
    News

    This Strongwoman’s Viral Feat Redefines Strength Training

    Chuck Norris
    News

    Action-Movie Icon Chuck Norris Has Died At Age 86

    Premier gym equipment
    From our Partners

    Fans Turn the Arnold Classic Expo Into a Training Ground

  • Anti-Aging

    Anti-Aging

    • Functional Medicine
    • Hormone Optimization
    • Recovery
    • Wellness
    Author and Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood shares his insights on the aging brain
    Wellness

    Why You Need to Work Out Now to Prevent Cognitive Decline Later

    Human muscular fibers demonstrating the concept of musclespan in aging
    Wellness

    Why Musclespan Is The New Metric We Should Focus On

    Bradley Carden CEO of Solbasium red light therapy showing his red light device for recovery
    Recovery

    How Solbasium Put Red-Light Recovery on the Sidelines of the NFL

    Participants in the Unlimited Life biohacking retreat in the Amazon Rainforest
    Wellness

    5 Aging Lessons Learned from a Biohacking Retreat Deep in the Amazon

  • Flex

    Flex

    • Olympia Coverage
    • Athletes
    • Nutrition
    • Training
    • Videos
    Legendary bodybuilder Lee Haney looks for a kindey donor in midst of health problems
    News

    Lee Haney’s Kidney Battle Sparks Urgent Call for Donors

    Sam Sulek’s Gym Session in England
    Training

    Sam Sulek Reveals the Arm Workout Powering His Arnold UK Prep

    The menace podcast covers the 2026 Detroit Pro
    News

    Are Distended Stomachs Ruining Bodybuilding? Experts Sound Off

    Men’s Physique competitor Burak King 2026 Turkey Pro plans
    News

    Burak King Reveals the Smartest Path to Olympia Qualification in 2026

  • Hers

    Hers

    • Workouts
    • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Athletes & Celebrities
    • Features
    Tiffany Stratton
    Muscle & Fitness Hers

    Tiffany Stratton Is Prepping for Her Return to Another Stage

    Fitness influencer Katie “Liftz” Salerni showing her top glute exercises for a round butt
    Hers Workouts

    Katie Salerni Shares Her Favorite Bodyweight Glute Moves

    Make up artist Bruna Dallo
    Hers Athletes & Celebrities

    Makeup Artist is Turning Passions into Careers

    Holly Brooks founder of Strong Girl Society promoting healthy fitness and promoting scale ditching.
    Hers Features

    Why Holly Brooks Ditched the Scales to Focus On Being Stronger

  • Olympia

    Olympia

    • Olympia Coverage
    • Buy Tickets
    Caesar Bacarella performing a dumbbell workout with biceps curls
    Pro Tips

    Caesar Bacarella Is Building a Fitness Empire at Full Speed

    Olympia-2019-Whiteny-Jones-Press-Conference
    Interviews

    Whitney Jones Can Break, But Can Never Be Broken

    IFBB Wellness Pro Yarishna Ayala
    Interviews

    Yarishna Ayala Shares Advice for Future Wellness Division Competitors

    2021 Mr. Olympia Top 3 winners Brandon Curry, Big Ramy, Hadi Choopin
    News

    BIG RAMY WINS THE 2021 OLYMPIA!

Subscribe to YouTube Subscribe to the Newsletter Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility Statement Do Not Sell
  • Workouts
    • Workout Routines
    • Workout Tips
    • Fitness
    • Athlete/Celebrity Workouts
    • Exercise Videos
  • Nutrition
    • Healthy Eating
    • Lose Fat
    • Gain Mass
    • Supplements
    • Performance Nutrition
  • Athletes & Celebrities
    • News
    • Interviews
    • Women
    • Pro Tips
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Videos
  • Features
    • From our Partners
    • Active Lifestyle
    • M&F: Fit to Serve
    • Gear
    • News
    • Opinion
  • Anti-Aging
    • Functional Medicine
    • Hormone Optimization
    • Recovery
    • Wellness
  • Flex
    • Olympia Coverage
    • Athletes
    • Nutrition
    • Training
    • Videos
  • Hers
    • Workouts
    • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Athletes & Celebrities
    • Features
  • Olympia
    • Olympia Coverage
    • Buy Tickets
  • Resources & Highlights
    • Topics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Do Not Sell

Stay Connected

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest
Open menu button
Open search bar button
×

Search M&F

Featured Articles
Lean Muscle
Healthy Eating

28-Days-to-Lean Meal Plan

With the right plan and the right discipline, you can get seriously shredded in just 28 days.

Read article
Glamorous Hollywood actress in a black evening gown posing at a red carpet event, representing one of the hottest female celebrities in Hollywood
Women

The 25 Hottest Female Celebrities

Talented stars, killer physiques.

Read article
Bench press record holder Bill Gillespie breaking the world record at age 62
Pro Tips

The 'Dos' and 'Don’ts' of Bill Gillespie’s Record-Breaking Bench Press

At age 62, "Big Bill" shares his wisdom to dominate one of the ultimate strength marks.

Read article
The 50 Best Female Fitness Influencers on Instagram
Girls

The 50 Best Fitness Influencers on Instagram

Follow these fit women we're crushing on for inspiration, workout ideas, and motivation.

Read article
Active Lifestyle

The 7 Most Recognizable Bodies on Screen

These stars built their careers on their talent and unique physiques.

by Gary Cotton
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
muscle-madness-content
View Gallery

The 7 Most Recognizable Bodies on Screen

Close gallery popup button
1 OF 15

1 of 15

muscle-madness-content

The Ripped and Famous

Whether we use the Olympians of ancient Greece or gilded knights of the medieval times as examples, the fact remains the same. Fitness and stardom are intertwined. It’s no wonder that when it comes to our movie stars and celebrities, we tend to gravitate toward a well-formed physique.SEE ALSO: 16 Greatest Physiques of All TimeWhether through Olympia-worthy biceps, washboard abs or general pec-tacular prowess, these stars staked their careers on unique physiques. In fact, we bet you’d recognize them without a face.

2 of 15

gallery-game-test-1

He’s ‘Jacked’

This Aussie actor has made a living shredding both fat and on-screen enemies, he’s also got a solid 435-pound deadlift. 

3 of 15

wolverine-hugh jackman

wolverine-hugh jackman

Hugh Jackman

Get shredded with Jackman’s “Wolverine” workout routine.

4 of 15

crewspose-gallery-game

The Old Spice Man

Before playing the role of Hale Caesar in the Expendables, this former NFL player and current Old Spice spokesman honed his acting chops in White Chicks, Friday After Next, and the television show Everybody Hates Chris. 

5 of 15

crews-pose-fixed

Terry Crews

They called him a steroid-using, private chef-having, genetic freak. He just laughed. Read our full feature on Crews. 

6 of 15

arnold-pose-gallery-game

The T-800

Seven Mr. Olympia titles weren’t enough for this legendary bodybuilder. He added an incredible acting career and political stint to his resume.

7 of 15

arnold-pose

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold went from bodybuilder, to movie star, to politician, back to bodybuilder. Read his full story.

8 of 15

bruce-lee-gallery-game

“Be Like Water”

This late actor founded the hybrid martial arts style Jeet Kun Do.

9 of 15

bruce-lee-gallery-content

Bruce Lee

At a little more than 130 pounds, Bruce Lee was a ripped, high-flying phenom with explosive power. Here’s our full feature. 

10 of 15

hercules-dwayne-gallery-game

Cookin’ Up a Storm

Can you smell what this WWE superstar and Fast & Furious actor is cooking?

11 of 15

Dwayne Johnson The Rock

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

What does it take to build this rock-like physique? Try 821 pounds of cod a year. Here’s The Rock’s complete muscle-building meal plan.

12 of 15

greg-plitt-gallery-game

Reality Show Shredded

This late fitness icon starred in Bravo’s Work Out and was named the greatest celebrity physique by M&F’s social media followers in 2015.

13 of 15

greg-plitt-main

Greg Plitt

Greg Plitt had an impact that reached far beyond the pages of Muscle & Fitness.

14 of 15

cena-gallery-game

Can’t See Him

This WWE phenom first performed under the futuristic name The Prototype.

15 of 15

cena-content

John Cena

Looking for workout inspiration? John Cena’s social media accounts are always a solid place to look.

Back to intro

The Ripped and Famous

Whether we use the Olympians of ancient Greece or gilded knights of the medieval times as examples, the fact remains the same. Fitness and stardom are intertwined. It’s no wonder that when it comes to our movie stars and celebrities, we tend to gravitate toward a well-formed physique.

SEE ALSO: 16 Greatest Physiques of All Time

Whether through Olympia-worthy biceps, washboard abs or general pec-tacular prowess, these stars staked their careers on unique physiques. In fact, we bet you’d recognize them without a face.

He's 'Jacked'

This Aussie actor has made a living shredding both fat and on-screen enemies, he’s also got a solid 435-pound deadlift. 

Hugh Jackman

Get shredded with Jackman’s “Wolverine” workout routine.

The Old Spice Man

Before playing the role of Hale Caesar in the Expendables, this former NFL player and current Old Spice spokesman honed his acting chops in White Chicks, Friday After Next, and the television show Everybody Hates Chris. 

Terry Crews

They called him a steroid-using, private chef-having, genetic freak. He just laughed. Read our full feature on Crews. 

The T-800

Seven Mr. Olympia titles weren’t enough for this legendary bodybuilder. He added an incredible acting career and political stint to his resume.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold went from bodybuilder, to movie star, to politician, back to bodybuilder. Read his full story.

"Be Like Water"

This late actor founded the hybrid martial arts style Jeet Kun Do.

Bruce Lee

At a little more than 130 pounds, Bruce Lee was a ripped, high-flying phenom with explosive power. Here’s our full feature. 

Cookin' Up a Storm

Can you smell what this WWE superstar and Fast & Furious actor is cooking?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

What does it take to build this rock-like physique? Try 821 pounds of cod a year. Here’s The Rock’s complete muscle-building meal plan.

Reality Show Shredded

This late fitness icon starred in Bravo’s Work Out and was named the greatest celebrity physique by M&F’s social media followers in 2015.

Greg Plitt

Greg Plitt had an impact that reached far beyond the pages of Muscle & Fitness.

Can't See Him

This WWE phenom first performed under the futuristic name The Prototype.

John Cena

Looking for workout inspiration? John Cena’s social media accounts are always a solid place to look.

Topics:
  • Entertainment
  • Inspiration
Author picture
Written by Gary Cotton
Also by Gary Cotton
conor-cristiano
News

McGregor, Ronaldo Go One-On-One

TEST: Mark Barroso's Mass Plan
News

CBS feels the 'Pump,' Acquires Arnold's TV Series

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

Muscle & Fitness logo

Follow us

Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest

More news

Skiier falling down the ski slope due to an accident from a skiing injuries
Active Lifestyle

Injury Prevention Tips for Conquering the Slopes

Elevate your ski game and decrease your chance of injury with these pro tips.

Read article
Fit female competitors performing sled pulls in a Hyrox competition
Active Lifestyle

Thinking About Trying Hyrox? Here's Why You Should

Watch out CrossFit, there’s a new fitness kid on the block.

Read article
A group of pickleball players playing a round of doubles on the pickleball court
Active Lifestyle

Learn The Best Ways to Get Started Playing Pickleball

Use this how-to guide as a primer for playing the fastest-growing sport in America.

Read article
All Active Lifestyle
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Features
  4. /
  5. Active Lifestyle
  6. /
  7. The 7 Most Recognizable Bodies on Screen
Muscle & Fitness logo
  • Workouts
  • Nutrition
  • Athletes & Celebrities
  • Features
  • Recipes
  • Topics
  • Videos
  • Exercise Videos
  • Podcasts
  • RSS Feed
  • Buy Olympia Tickets
  • Archives
  • Sitemap
Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

JW Media, LLC

Copyright 2026 JW Media, LLC, parent company of Muscle & Fitness. All rights reserved.

Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Do Not Sell Accessibility Statement