Robocop workout tips

Build cyborg strength with training advice from Robocop star Joel Kinnaman's trainer, Bobby Strom

Bobby Strom is a personal trainer who has worked with a host of celebrities, including Britney Spears, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson. Here he talks to MF about training actor Joel Kinnaman for his leading role in last year’s Robocop remake.

What kind of shape was Joel in when you first met him?

He was lean and fit because he’d been doing a little training already. We just made him leaner, bigger, stronger and in superior condition.

When did you start working with him?

I’ve been working with him since January 2013, when he had to get in shape for filming, but we’ve continued to the present day.

What did the training sessions consist of?

The Robocop suit that he had to wear was heavy, so we did a lot of core and stability work to protect his back, using a TRX, a Bosu ball, stability boards and resistance bands. We also did a lot of high-intensity interval workouts that I call

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