I asked Matt Damon's personal trainer exactly how he got him in shape for The Odyssey — here's what I learned
Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, shared the workout plan that helped Damon achieve a lean and toned physique for his role in The Odyssey. The training plan focused on preserving muscle while losing weight, with a mix of upper and lower body splits, cardio, and metabolic days. The goal was to achieve a muscular but lean look, with a low body fat percentage, in about five months.
- ▪Matt Damon's trainer, Gabe Stump, worked with him for four years, but had a solid five-month block to get him ready to shoot The Odyssey.
- ▪The workout plan focused on preserving muscle while losing weight, with a mix of upper and lower body splits, cardio, and metabolic days.
- ▪The training plan included exercises such as dumbbell bench press, supported rows, pull-ups, and isolation work like biceps and triceps.
- ▪Stump emphasized the importance of recovery, making sure there was enough time for recovery before training again.
- ▪The training plan was adapted based on Damon's schedule and physical demands on set.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts I asked Matt Damon's personal trainer exactly how he got him in shape for The Odyssey — here's what I learned Features By Sam Hopes Published 2 August 2026 Here's how to train like Matt Damon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Universal Pictures) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We often see famous actors take on epic transformations ahead of roles on the big screen.
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