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Hugh Jackman’s personal best 435-pound deadlift was supposed to be his ultimate strength flex, but Ryan Reynolds just swooped in and flipped the script. Jackman’s epic lift was legendary—until Reynolds decided to shake things up and challenge his top spot.
Get ready for a fitness showdown full of surprises, proving even the strongest can get upstaged. Dive in to see how Reynolds stole the spotlight and what this means for their epic rivalry!
Thumbs Up for Reynolds: How Wolverine’s Rival Outplayed Him in a Marvelous Thumb War
The legendary WolverineHugh Jackmanfound himself in a crazy twist when his on-screen rival,Ryan Reynolds, totally outplayed him in a strength battle. The duo, currently promoting their latest Marvel Studios flick,Deadpool & Wolverine,engaged in a playful showdown to determine who the real-life superhero is.
During an interview with Capital FM, interviewer Kemi Rodgers made Jackman and Reynolds engage in a seemingly innocuous thumb war. She quipped,“Forget the claws, drop the pistols, and put that katana away—we’re just strengthening your digits.”However, a pinky injury sidelined Jackman’s dominant hand, leaving him to grapple with his left.
The thumb war kicked off with a classic“1, 2, 3, 4… I declare a thumb war,”and Reynolds took the win! His laughter filled the room as he cheekily declared,“There’s something about victory that you never get sick of!”Jackman’s 435-pound deadlift record didn’t seem so jaw-dropping next to this thumb-wrestling upset.
Back in 2015, Jackmanlifted 1000 pounds—355 squats, 235 bench, and 410 deadlift. Over the past few years, he’s teamed up with several top-notch trainers, including Don Saladino, Kirk Myers, Beth Lewis, and more. Thanks to his shared IG videos and some inside scoops on his gym gear, we have a lowdown on how he nailed his personal best deadlift record, which sits at a mighty 435 lbs.
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With this latest strength battle with Reynolds, it’s like life decided to mimic the hilarity between Wolverine and Deadpool, sparking a new rivalry that’s all about wits and… thumbs. But altogether, it was fun, just like their on-set banter.
Hugh Jackman revealsDeadpool & Wolverineset was a laugh riot
Hugh Jackman wasn’t just flexing his claws on the set ofDeadpool & Wolverine.The Aussie actor revealed he spent the entire shoot ‘in tears laughing.’ Teaming up with his BFFs Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy was like a never-ending comedy show. During an Interview withVanity Fair, he revealed:
The three of us together are like the Three Amigos. There was not a day where I wasn’t in tears laughing. I felt so rejuvenated playing the part. I mean, I’m 25 years in, man, and it feels better than ever.
The film, an MCU debut for both Deadpool and Wolverine, is on fire. Hitting screens on July 26, Thursday previews raked in a massive $38.5M at U.S. and Canadian box offices. Joining the epic list of Hollywood’s top films likeStar Wars, Spider-Man,andthe lastHarry Potterfilm,Deadpool & Wolverinenow has the eighth biggest preview number among all films (viaTHR).
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Deadpool & Wolverinehit the screens recently, on August 09, 2025. Watch in theaters today!
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