HE’S BEST KNOWN as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s friendly area Spider-Man, however Tom Holland understood everything about peak physical efficiency long before he put on a superhero match. The British star’s breakout function was on the West End phase, playing the lead in Billy Elliota ballet-heavy function that needed athleticism beyond even typical musical comedy requirements.
Ever since, Holland’s core strength, dexterity, and high energy have actually been well-documented. Video footage of him performing his own Spidey stunts went viral online prior to the release of No Other Way Homeand fans are still sharing that now-famous video from 2017 of him lip-syncing to Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” an internet-breaking number which culminated in him performing his signature backflip (in a bodice and high heels, no less).
That specific relocation might quickly be retired. In his Guy’s Health cover story, Holland remembers how, while he and sweetheart Zendaya were at a current household event in the UK, he consented to show the popular flip at his young cousin’s demand, just to discover that he wasn’t able to do it with his usual ease.
“So I went outdoors and I was preparing, and I was believing, I can do this. I can absolutely do this. I’ve done this countless times. And Z existed, and she resembled, ‘Are you sure you can still do this?’… I really did land it, however I pulled every muscle in my stomach, due to the fact that when you do a backflip, it’s everything about extending up as much as you can and after that tucking. For weeks, I might not laugh since my stomach was so aching.”
Holland is still in extraordinary shape, naturally– however he is beginning to acknowledge a few of his physical limitations. Even at the spry young age of 28, he’s aware that he would now have a hard time to carry out any of the Billy Elliot dance regimens that initially introduced his profession.
“The program was exceptionally taxing on the body. I could not do it now,” he states. “Eleven-year-old me would wipe out me now in a physical fitness race.”
You can check out Tom Holland’s complete Guy’s Health interview here.
