How Tobey Maguire Got Ripped To Play Spider-Man

Tobey Maguire swung his way into the hearts of millions as the first live-action Peter Parker when Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" movie premiered in 2002. For a lot of reasons, we're still talking about his work in the role 20 years later, and while many fans would still call him their favorite Spider-Man, he had to fight for the role – literally.

Before the superhero boom truly took off, "Spider-Man" helped set the template for what a superhero movie should be – and how a superhero should look. To sell the illusion of the super-strong Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire embarked on a wild fitness regimen that would test even the most dedicated gym rats.

Here's everything you need to know about how Tobey Maguire got ripped to play "Spider-Man."

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Coming in fit | 0:00
Putting in the time | 1:31
Celebrity trainer | 2:32
Becoming a martial artist | 3:01
Spider-style diet | 3:47
Changing workout | 4:42
My back, my back | 5:20
Jumping into stunts | 6:27
More than just fighting | 7:13

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