WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Reacher.
Reacher’s leading man Alan Ritchson started Testosterone Therapy to help create the unforgettable Jack Reacher physique and denies ever using steroids to achieve the look.
The Amazon Prime Video drama returned for series two earlier this month with new episodes coming out every Friday for subscribers to sink their teeth into.
Much like the first outing, former US military police officer Jack Reacher (played by Alan Ritchson) stands out among the rest of the cast as he is “extremely tall” and “extremely broad”, resembling the character description in author Lee Child’s book series.
Reacher’s body is definitely one to be admired with his bulging biceps and tight abs, although some fans have questioned how the transformation came about so quickly.
Prior to season one, the 41-year-old was given just eight months to put on 30lbs with Ritchson stating he “ravaged my body” with intense exercise.
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He explained to Men’s Health: “I mean, I had a broken AC (acromioclavicular) joint in my shoulder, [which] I had to have repaired.
“There was a huge imbalance in hormones in my body. I was falling apart.
“So while I made it happen, it’s probably true that it shouldn’t happen that fast, that way.’
There had been concerns Ritchson was taking steroids to bulk up but in 2022, the star took to Instagram to deny the claims.
He wrote: “To the people that keep asking – no I don’t do steroids and never have.
“If you know what those do, it’s obvious.”
Instead, the Reacher star began Testosterone Therapy to assist with getting the desired look for the Prime Video role.
While testosterone is technically a steroid, it isn’t illegal and, according to the Testosterone Centres of Texas, “will not cause ‘roid rage’ or the development of breast tissue like illegal steroids will”.
Rather, it improves energy levels and increases bone density and muscle mass.
Ritchson puts his physical appearance down to both the therapy and his continued hard work in the gym.
“For me, it’s a long game. I want to do Reacher for 15 years… I don’t want to have to have surgery after every season, and testosterone helps.
“I’m a big advocate of it, especially for people in their forties or above. “[Men aren’t] aware that it’s out there, but it could be really life-changing.
“It could be a mood stabiliser for people… It can do a lot more than just help you be buff, but it certainly helped in my journey.”
Reacher season 2 continues every Friday on Amazon Prime Video.