- “Barbie” trainer David Higgins revealed the competitiveness among the cast during push-up and pull-up challenges.
- Higgins mentioned that Ryan Gosling excelled in the pull-up challenge, while Simu Liu took the top spot in the push-ups.
- Gosling was so committed to the pull-up challenge that it became integrated into the film.
When it came to pull-up challenges on the “Barbie” set, second place was never “Kenough.”
London-based personal trainer David Higgins shared his experience working with the cast during filming last summer. Higgins spoke with Insider, highlighting the competitiveness that arose during the push-up and pull-up challenges.
Higgins explained that the cast members didn’t want to be the first to give up, which created a motivating and competitive environment. He described it as a fun experience where everyone pushed their limits and showed off their muscles.
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Higgins, known for his book “The Hollywood Body Plan,” disclosed that Ryan Gosling emerged as the winner of the pull-up challenge, while Simu Liu claimed the first place in push-ups.
Higgins mentioned that Gosling’s dedication to the pull-up challenge influenced its inclusion in the film. It speaks to Gosling’s commitment and willingness to go the extra mile.
Additionally, in the cast plank challenge, Margot Robbie secured the top spot, surpassing Gosling by over a minute. Robbie maintained a plank for four minutes and ten seconds, while Gosling held it for three minutes and two seconds.
Higgins utilized these challenges to monitor the cast’s fitness progress and inspire them as their performance improved each week. The Barbies engaged in four days of Pilates and two days of strength conditioning, while the Kens followed the opposite routine.
Higgins shared an anecdote about Robbie’s dedication to her fitness schedule. He recalled how she even completed a Pilates session while dressed in full “Barbie” hair, makeup, and costume, demonstrating her commitment to staying active.
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Higgins reminisced about Robbie’s dedication, recalling how she performed a quick 30-minute express Pilates workout while dressed in a complete “Barbie” outfit, wig included. Her commitment and multitasking abilities impressed Higgins.
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