Will Smith is known for his versatility, sharp performances, and flawless execution, but did you know the Bad Boys star is a serious fitness junkie? Recently, he teamed up with Stan Browney for a wild challenge that left the fitness community stunned.

In the very first challenge itself, Smith squeezed an astonishing 170 pounds of grip strength, shocking Browney, who, despite his best efforts, was limited to 127 pounds. “That’s what we do,” said Smith. His secret? Decades of physical preparation for demanding roles like Muhammad Ali.

The second challenge was the regressive bicep curls until someone tapped out. This time, Browney clinched the round, but he was quite impressed by how far Smith can go despite his moderate routine. “I try to get in there, you know, 30 minutes a day just to do something. I’m not as young as I used to be,” said Smith.

Next, they were required to race while carrying weights of increasing size, placing each one perfectly behind a line before grabbing the next. This time, Smith once again surprised Browney by winning the race: “I was just trying to do step and step. I thought I’d be able to do the least amount of movement.”

According to BoxLife Magazine, Smith’s secret to his athleticism is consistency, sleep, nutrition, and movement from the foundation, along with proper form and avoiding ego lifting. His dedication and discipline are largely thanks to his role as Muhammad Ali, for which he trained extensively

Will Smith’s ‘Ali’ Workout

Will Smith’s portrayal of Muhammad Ali was nearly perfect, and to achieve the same toned physique as the GOAT, he sought guidance from everyone, from boxing coaches to gym trainers.

According to Darrell Foster, the man who trained Sugar Ray Leonard for nearly two decades, Smith’s training must have looked like this:

Skipping Rope: Sets: 3 Reps: 60 seconds Rest: 60 seconds
Single Arm Kettlebell Swings: Sets: 3 Reps: 10 per arm Rest: 60 seconds
Reverse Lunge With Knee-Up: Sets: 3 Reps: 10 per leg Rest: 60 seconds
Plyo Push-Up: Sets: 3 Reps: 5 Rest: 60 seconds
Box Jump: Sets: 3 Reps: 10 Rest: 60 seconds

Smith’s exact workout may change from time to time, but one thing stays constant: consistency.

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Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Joyita Das