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“I Can See How Sly Tore His Pec”: Fans Left Nostalgic After Sylvester Stallone Shares Grueling ‘Rocky’ Workout Clip

Published 06/03/2023, 3:54 PM EDT

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Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone dedicated a lot of time in his training to best portray the role of the iconic Rocky Balboa character that has intrigued fans for decades. Stallone understood that to convincingly portray the legendary boxer, he had to embody the physicality and strength associated with the character.

To transform his body, Sly embarked on an intense and rigorous training regime. Moreover, his training regimen combined various elements of strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and boxing-specific drills. This resulted in him displaying one of the most iconic physiques of the time with many awestruck over ‘Sly’s transformation.

In addition, it looks like the Hollywood actor might have revealed how he achieved this physique. Stallone recently shared a resurfaced video where he can be seen working out with former 2-time Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu.

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As the video unfolds, fans are taken on a journey into the world of Rocky’s training. Stallone and Columbu engage in a series of demanding exercises. From weighted pull-ups and bench presses to explosive push-ups and grueling core workouts, the clip highlights the intense physical demands Stallone placed on himself to achieve the iconic Rocky physique.

 

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The shared workout clip resonated deeply with fans, eliciting admiration for Stallone’s commitment. In addition, the video invoked a sense of nostalgia in fans who were quick to hop on and react to this iconic workout video featuring two legends.

Fans relive memories as Sylvester Stallone shares a workout video for Rocky with Franco Columbu

A user named Tony Viviano now knew how Stallone tore his pec, training with a world champion like Columbu. “Man, I can see how Sly tore his pec during training for Rocky 2….attacking it like a beast with Franco,” he wrote.

Another user named Genti Bardhi described the workout as “Old School training” he wrote.

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Moreover, a user named Mario Frate touted Columbu as a great trainer. “Franco was an amazing trainer and bodybuilder,” he wrote.

Another user named Samson R claimed that the former Mr. Olympia was also a trainer boxer and a perfect coach for Sly. “Franco was a boxer himself… What a perfect coach Sly landed with… ” he wrote.

In addition, a user name Kyle Marsden branded them as “The Original Influencers”.

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As fans reminisce about the enduring legacy of Stallone and Columbu, they are reminded of the dedication of the two icons. Moreover, to this day, Sly’s commitment to achieving an exceptional physique for the role continues to capture audiences.

In addition, the Hollywood actor’s commitment to his craft and his portrayal of Rocky Balboa will forever remain etched in the annals of cinematic history, with fans talking about his iconic role for generations to come.

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What did you think about the resurfaced video of Stallone training with Columbo? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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