Anyone who has seen not only John Wick: Chapter 4, but any of the films in the series has undoubtedly wondered what kind of training Keanu Reeves had to pull off such a plethora of demanding fight sequences. Fortunately, Reeves’ coach, Patrick Murphy, recently sat down with GQ to talk about the process and how he prepared Reeves for the role.
The workout, we’re told, revolves around cable and band resistance activities and zero-weight training, because the goal was never to increase muscle mass, but to affect Reeves’ posture, alignment and stability so he could take on such a rigor in his 50s shooting schedule.
Beyond that, getting into John Wick shape also requires modern recovery efforts, and that means cryotherapy and ice baths, as well as a diet consisting of whole foods and recovery supplements to keep the actor in fighting shape.
But of course, training at this level requires consistency and a strong mindset, and Murphy said Reeves worked out every day (even on weekends) after the stunt, and he“Second to none in focus and effort in physical roles”.
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