How much does Dwayne Johnson bench press: height and weight, daily diet + Rock training program

• November 8, 2019
• Motivation
• Vlasova Anna

A third-generation wrestler, the highest-paid Hollywood actor of 2020 and one of the most recognizable heroes of modern action films, Dwayne The Rock Johnson received his nickname for his outstanding athleticism and heroic height. He is one of the top five tallest Hollywood actors. True, there is one “but” - the exact height of the Rock is still a matter of debate. Data differ greatly from one source to another. Are they exaggerated, what do the photos say in comparison to other actors and what does the actor himself say about this? We'll tell you below.

Childhood

American actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, United States of America. Fans know the artist and athlete under the pseudonym Skala or from the English “The Rock”.

The lives of absolutely all of his ancestors were directly connected with wrestling. All male relatives were wrestlers. His mother was his father's promoter. Johnson's grandmother was even closer to sports. She led women's wrestling in Polynesia.

Due to his father's work, the family moved frequently.

That is why the boy had to study in different schools. He studied in New Zealand, then in Hawaii, and completed his studies in Pennsylvania.

The father often took his son with him to training and competitions. Dad wanted Johnson to follow in his footsteps and become an athlete.

The little boy never thought of becoming a wrestler like his father. But he changed his mind after one sad incident. One day while his father was training, Johnson decided to try his hand at it. He took up the barbell. But at some point the strength left the young boy, and the barbell crushed him.

Dwayne was only 12 years old at the time. After a shameful incident, as the athlete himself believed, he decided to play sports. The father was glad that his son would follow in his footsteps. He himself undertook to train the future champion.

Due to the fact that Johnson played American football well, several American universities invited him to study. Of all, the young man chose the University of Miami.

Johnson won the NCAA College Football Championship in 2011.

In 1995, Dwayne's studies ended. He receives a diploma in psychology and criminology. After graduation, the young man signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders football club.

A year later, Johnson suffers a severe back injury. Doctors forbid him to play football. It was then that Dwayne decided to connect his life with the ring.

Training program by day

In an interview, Scala said that when a person passes the age of 40, his life changes greatly and various kinds of troubles appear - pain in ligaments, tendons, etc. Because of this, he was unable to train as well as he had previously and was forced to rethink his program.

• Day 1 (chest) - bench press on a horizontal bench; arm raises with dumbbells; bench press at a 45 degree angle; bringing your arms together on the butterfly machine. For each exercise, 4 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions are allotted.
• Day 2 (for legs) - leg press on the machine; lunges with a barbell; calf raises with a barbell; abduction and extension of the legs in the simulator. The exercise requires 4 rounds of 20-25 reps.
• Day 3 (arms and abs) - barbell and dumbbells for biceps; dumbbells for triceps; dips; twisting with hands behind your head and in front of you; raising legs on the crossbar; dumbbells on brachialis. Each element is done in 4 sets of 10 repetitions, with the exception of crunches (20 times).

• Day 4 (for the back) - bent-over barbell row; horizontal row behind the machine; hyperextension; wide grip pull-ups; trapeze barbell. The complex is performed in 4 passes 15 times.
• Day 5 (shoulders) - overhead dumbbell press; lifting dumbbells in front and to the sides; raising arms with dumbbells while lying on your stomach on a bench; standing barbell press. Each exercise is designed for 4 sets of 12 repetitions.
• Day 6 (legs) - elements from day 2.
• Day 7 - rest.

Throughout the complex, the number of repetitions fits within the range of 10 to 15 times, and the rest between approaches is 1-2 minutes.

Dwayne Johnson in the ring

In November 1996, Dwayne Johnson entered the ring for the first time under the pseudonym Rocky Maivia. The nickname was not chosen by chance. It contains the name of the father and the surname of the grandfather. Three months after the start of his career, Dwayne received the first title in his life. He becomes WWF Intercontinental Champion.

Fight spectators didn't like good guys. They were thirsty for blood, for real carnage. Often during Dwayne’s speech the words “Die Rocky, die!” were heard from the stands; in English it sounds like “Die, Rocky, Die!”

Because of this attitude towards himself, Johnson decides to leave the sport. Duyan returned in a completely different role. He became a real man, a bad boy and a bully. The athlete also changed his pseudonym. Now he is no longer Rocky Maivy, but The Rock. The public liked him better this way.

During his career, he managed to earn many awards and receive 17 titles, including:

• two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion;
• sixth Triple Crown champion;
• five-time WWF Tag Team Champion;
• winner of the Royal Rumble;
• two-time WCW champion.

Motivation from the Rock

Dwayne is a successful man who built a career as a wrestler and actor with his own hands. This, according to people, is only possible for a select few, however, he disagrees with this and believes that you just need to go towards your goal. “Try to stick to the basic principles of a strong-willed person, and happiness will overtake you,” says Scala.

1. Always train! You will soon receive a reward for this.
2. There should be one goal.
3. Control your abilities and strength otherwise they will become a weakness.
4. Failure is one of the steps in developing perseverance.

In the epilogue, let's watch a motivational video where The Rock demonstrates his strength.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRILuqEHUt4

Film career

Dwayne Johnson's film career began after the publication of his autobiographical book “The Rock Says...”. The publication was read by many people. Interest in his person arose not only among sports fans, but also among movie creators.

Johnson did not expect to be offered one of the supporting roles in the global bestseller The Mummy Returns. After successful filming, the athlete receives the next offer to play the main role in the film “The Scorpion King”.

During filming, Johnson met world-famous movie stars. Most of all, he was happy to communicate with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.

After filming The Scorpion King, Johnson entered the Guinness Book of Records. The athlete is beginning to be actively invited to star in various action films.

In 2011, Dwayne Johnson starred in the popular film "Fast and Furious." He did not expect that he would participate in the film along with such Hollywood stars as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.

Fast and Furious screenwriter Chris Morgan admits that he specifically invented the character of Luke Hobbs. It was intended for Johnson. Chris thought that Dwayne and Vin Diesel would look great together.

Dwayne Johnson starred not only in action films, but also comedies, dramas, adventures, science fiction and even horror.

Photos of other tall actors

Dwayne Johnson is consistently ranked among the highest actors in Hollywood. Along with him on this list are Idris Elba (189 cm), Ben Affleck (192 cm), Liam Neeson (193 cm) and Jason Momoa (193 cm). And when they appear in public with companions of smaller stature (with a difference of 8-15 cm), this difference is beyond doubt.

It seems that only he himself knows the real height of Johnson the Rock. Of course, there are many factors due to which reality in a photo can be distorted. Pose, angle, headdress, head tilt, posture, distance from the photographer - all this can give the wrong impression to the viewer. But even so, the error should not be too significant. Therefore, we leave it to the reader to evaluate the growth of Rock Jones on his own.

Personal life

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian
At the age of 25, Dwayne Johnson married Dani Garcia. The wedding took place on May 3, 1997. In August 2001, the family welcomed its first child, a girl named Simon Alexandra. Unfortunately, in 2007 the marriage broke up. But despite the divorce, the former spouses remained friends.

The next chosen one of the athlete and actor was Lauren Hashian. They did not register the marriage, but lived together. Only 9 years later, in 2020, the lovers had a child, daughter Jasmine.

Johnson became a dad for the third time in 2020. His daughter was born again. And only a year after the birth of their second child in the family, Lauren Hashian and Dwayne Johnson legalized their relationship.

Few people know that Johnson is a good friend of the world-famous film actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"The Mummy Returns"

The first role in Johnson's professional acting career. Here he played the Scorpio King, which made him famous and opened the way to Hollywood. The film is a continuation of the cult fantasy action film “The Mummy,” which told the story of an ancient Egyptian ruler who returned to life after thousands of years. This time the story gets even more intense.

Filmography

During his career, Dwayne Johnson managed to play in a huge number of films.

Watch the video: Dwayne Johnson. History of success:

"Fast and the Furious 5"

The fifth installment of the outstanding Fast and Furious franchise was a turning point. It focuses not on street racing, but on a crime plot. Also joining the cast was Dwayne Johnson, who played an FBI agent named Hobbs. He fits perfectly into the already impressive cast, becoming a permanent member of the franchise. The film tells the story of a group of illegal racers who have committed many crimes. This time they are being hunted by an experienced law enforcement officer. And he will not stop until he apprehends Toretto and his gang of criminals.

Other facts

21. Name, date and place of birth

Born in May, on the 2nd. Full name given at birth (in 1972) - Dwayne Douglas Johnson. He was born in Alameda County, California, in the city of Hayward.

22. Height and weight

With an impressive height of 196 cm, the actor weighs 120 kg. The latter figure can vary by a couple of kilograms, but Johnson carefully monitors the mark on the scale, being forced to constantly maintain perfect shape.

23. The Rock in the Ring

While fighting in Memphis, Tennessee, in the USWA, Dwayne fought under the name Flex Kavanagh. The first entry into the WWE ring was marked for the newly minted wrestler by the need to present his pseudonym to the public and viewers. The agents insisted that the name be voiced, created from his mother’s surname and his father’s middle name, under which he captivated the public in the 70s and 80s. So Johnson began performing as Rocky Maivia.

24. Two meaningful tattoos

The Rock has an image of a bull's head on his right bicep as the personification of the zodiac sign under which the actor was born (Taurus). The bull has red eyes, which symbolizes aggression. This can be correlated with the star’s sports career, where brute strength and uncompromisingness became the key to success and unconditional victory. The second tattoo has a deeper meaning. On the left side of the chest and shoulder there is a complex design that is directly related to Polynesian traditions. It is difficult for an uninitiated person to make out specific elements, they are:

• coconut palm leaves as a sign of a Samoan warrior;
• turtle shell as protection from evil spirits;
• the sun as a symbol of illuminating the path;
• four people - family, main support;
• cycles as a sign of the succession of past, future and present;
• big eye - a way to defeat the enemy and understand his essence;
• small eye - the gaze of ancestors from time immemorial.

The rock is proud of its origin and emphasizes it in every possible way. The authentic plot was recreated by a Hawaiian master, created over three days in accordance with the instructions of the ancient people, with appropriate musical accompaniment.

25. Touch the Rock

In Madame Tussauds New York, considered the most interesting museum in the world, there is a wax figure created in the image of Dwayne Johnson. The hero is dressed in a black leather vest and has a massive chain around his neck. This is one of the most popular exhibits.

26. Nobility is in honor

Like many Hollywood stars, Johnson is involved in charity work. In 2006, he initiated the creation of an organization of free voluntary assistance to children suffering from serious illnesses. In 2007, the actor created a base of financial support for the development of sports at his home university in Miami.

27. You won’t scare the rock with childbirth.

In April 2020, Johnson's lover Lauren gave birth to the actor's baby girl. Dwayne was present at his friend’s birth, which he hastened to share online. He noted: every man should support his beloved woman (hold her hand or foot), taking the chance to witness the sacred process of the birth of his own baby. Johnson was overwhelmed by the most touching emotions, he vowed that his family and his princesses would always remain in first place and would always give him a reason to be proud.

He is able to make a film a box office success only by agreeing to star in it. This was the case with the film “San Andreas Fault”, the fifth “Fast and Furious” and the 2018 premiere of “Rampage”. Focused on the needs of the family more than on satisfying vanity, he invariably rushes to share the fruits of his labor in cinema and sports with his family and friends. This is evidenced by the facts about Dwayne Johnson, a man of mixed origin, but with very specific principles and aspirations.

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