Scarlett Johansson is a vastly talented actress, capable of transforming and taking on any role thrown her way. The star is so good at what she does, in fact, that it's sometimes difficult to separate Johansson from the characters she portrays. Since becoming a part of the machine that is the beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe (or MCU, for short), Johansson has pulled off Black Widow's insane stunts and sardonic attitude so well that she'll forever be associated with the fiery, feisty, superhero spy. However, as talented as Johansson may be, it's important to note that she's not actually a highly-skilled Russian spy. She's an actress who put some serious work into preparing for the challenging role.
Johansson's physical trainer, Eric Johnson, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the star's impressive workout routine, which includes "a 245-pound deadlift, pull-up series, single-leg pistol squats, and push-up reps with a 45-pound plate on Johansson's back."
The routine is far from easy, even for someone as fit and healthy as Johansson. "We're trying to create this crazy comic book hero in real life with somebody who's normal," Johnson revealed to The Hollywood Reporter.
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