MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Motoring
  • Video
MensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex
  • Nutrition
  • Style
  • Weight Loss
  • Life
  • Podcasts
  • Motoring
  • Video
Subscribe
2 Pushup Workouts That Hit Every Muscle in Your Core
Watch 1:57

2 Pushup Workouts That Hit Every Muscle in Your Core

{headline}

{headline}

This Guy Trained Like The Rock For 60 Days And Actually Saw Decent Gains

This Guy Trained Like The Rock For 60 Days And Actually Saw Decent Gains

This Chewbacca Workout Will Make You Strong Like A Wookie

This Chewbacca Workout Will Make You Strong Like A Wookie

How Host Ryan Seacrest Stays In Shape

How Host Ryan Seacrest Stays In Shape

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani's Workout Routine Is No Joke

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani's Workout Routine Is No Joke

{headline}

{headline}

How To Get In Bachelorette-Winning Shape

How To Get In Bachelorette-Winning Shape

Love Island's Eoghan Murphy Shares How He Got In Shape Before Entering The Villa

Love Island's Eoghan Murphy Shares How He Got In Shape Before Entering The Villa

Shred Your Core With The Chopping Workout From A Celebrity Trainer

Shred Your Core With The Chopping Workout From A Celebrity Trainer

{headline}

{headline}

Gabriel Luna Shows You How To Get Terminator Tough

Gabriel Luna Shows You How To Get Terminator Tough

How David Boreanaz Stays Seal Team Fit At Age 50

How David Boreanaz Stays Seal Team Fit At Age 50

Working Out With The Rock Made Comedian Jack Whitehall Pee Himself

Working Out With The Rock Made Comedian Jack Whitehall Pee Himself

YouTube Star Joe Weller Shares Diet And Workout Tips For Getting Shredded

YouTube Star Joe Weller Shares Diet And Workout Tips For Getting Shredded

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Ate And Lifted To Stay In Terminator Shape

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Ate And Lifted To Stay In Terminator Shape

What Brad Pitt Got Out of Going To An All-Male Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Group

What Brad Pitt Got Out of Going To An All-Male Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Group

Here's How Chris Pratt Gets Motivated To Work Out

Here's How Chris Pratt Gets Motivated To Work Out

  1. Home
  2. Fitness

Here's How Brad Pitt Got Fighting Fit For 'Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood'

The 55-year-old is ageing very well - by Alex Pierotti
  • 05 Aug 2019
Here's How Brad Pitt Got Fighting Fit For 'Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood'

Brad Pitt has dominated the big screens for nearly 30 years. And for many of his roles, he's been forced to follow a tough fitness regime. At age 55, he shows no signs of slowing down. 

Speaking to Men's Journal, stunt supervisor Zoë Bell and fighter coordinator Rob Alonzo explain how they worked with Pitt on the set of 'Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood' to make sure he was ready to tackle any fighting scenes that came his way.

See the trailer below

Bell, a former stunt actor, previously worked with Tarantino in the Kill Bill franchise and understood the efforts the critically acclaimed director demanded.

As part of the role, Pitt learned as much martial arts as he had time for to ensure the fight scenes were as authentic as possible. 

“I didn’t want him just going through the motions,” Alonzo says.

“I knew that if Brad learned the principles of martial arts—like timing, spacial awareness, and range—he would be able to flow in the scenes much more naturally, like a real fighter would.”

RELATED: Boxing Champ Tyson Fury Breaks Down Fight Scenes From 11 Legendary Movies

At the start of every session, the pair worked on injury prevention and Pitt's flexibility using a dynamic warmup flow. Drawing from foundational martial arts positions, Alonzo labels the routine,“yoga for combat”.

“It’s more than a warmup or a stretch,” Alonzo continues.

“It was a way for him to prepare mentally, and it’s also great for conditioning. If you’re doing it right, you’re sweating by the end.”

In the film, Pitt plays Cliff Booth, a World War II veteran well-versed in knife work and close-quarters combat. As a result Alonzo concentrated on Filipino martial arts.

RELATED: Boxer Danny Green: "Fatherhood Gave Me A Really Strong Focus To Be Succesful"

“Brad loved getting into the Filipino stick work,” Alonzo adds. 

“It was a great way to practice blade awareness.”

The two also incorporated other forms of close combat in Pitt's training. And It was clear that Pitt hadn't lost his touch from his work in Fight club nearly 20 years ago. 

“I was impressed with his combos,” Alonzo mentions. 

Looks like Brad Pitt hasn't lost his touch. 

  • Fitness
  • Celebrity
  • Entertainment
Alex Pierotti
Alex Pierotti
Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

When you subscribe to Men's Health.

Subscribe Now
FREE Thermos Bottle

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

When you subscribe to Men's Health.

Subscribe Now
FREE Thermos Bottle

Recommended to you

2 Pushup Workouts That Hit Every Muscle in Your Core
Watch 1:57

2 Pushup Workouts That Hit Every Muscle in Your Core

{headline}

{headline}

This Guy Trained Like The Rock For 60 Days And Actually Saw Decent Gains

This Guy Trained Like The Rock For 60 Days And Actually Saw Decent Gains

This Chewbacca Workout Will Make You Strong Like A Wookie

This Chewbacca Workout Will Make You Strong Like A Wookie

How Host Ryan Seacrest Stays In Shape

How Host Ryan Seacrest Stays In Shape

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani's Workout Routine Is No Joke

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani's Workout Routine Is No Joke

{headline}

{headline}

How To Get In Bachelorette-Winning Shape

How To Get In Bachelorette-Winning Shape

Love Island's Eoghan Murphy Shares How He Got In Shape Before Entering The Villa

Love Island's Eoghan Murphy Shares How He Got In Shape Before Entering The Villa

Shred Your Core With The Chopping Workout From A Celebrity Trainer

Shred Your Core With The Chopping Workout From A Celebrity Trainer

{headline}

{headline}

Gabriel Luna Shows You How To Get Terminator Tough

Gabriel Luna Shows You How To Get Terminator Tough

How David Boreanaz Stays Seal Team Fit At Age 50

How David Boreanaz Stays Seal Team Fit At Age 50

Working Out With The Rock Made Comedian Jack Whitehall Pee Himself

Working Out With The Rock Made Comedian Jack Whitehall Pee Himself

YouTube Star Joe Weller Shares Diet And Workout Tips For Getting Shredded

YouTube Star Joe Weller Shares Diet And Workout Tips For Getting Shredded

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Ate And Lifted To Stay In Terminator Shape

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Ate And Lifted To Stay In Terminator Shape

What Brad Pitt Got Out of Going To An All-Male Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Group

What Brad Pitt Got Out of Going To An All-Male Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Group

Here's How Chris Pratt Gets Motivated To Work Out

Here's How Chris Pratt Gets Motivated To Work Out

MensHealth
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
MensHealth Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Women's Health
  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew

Pacific Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Who
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Practical Parenting
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from Men's Health

Magazine Subscription Offer

FREE Thermos Bottle - SAVE 40%

Shop This Offer
FREE Thermos Bottle