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6 Things Gal Gadot Did To Get In 'Wonder Woman' Shape

That two-minute technique for toned arms is beyond brilliant.

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Let's be real: Gal Gadot was Wonder Woman long before she ever wielded the Lasso of Truth. Before becoming an actress, she served in the Israeli Defense Force. She grew up an outdoorsy kid who spent most of her time playing sports and scaling fences, she told Marie Claire in its June 2017 cover story, so it should come as no surprise that prepping for her role as a DC superhero wasn't too challenging for her.

That doesn't mean she slacked off, either — the star put on 14 pounds of muscle before donning that famous red and gold armor. Here's how she did it.

Gal Gets In A Gal Every Day.

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As in gallon. "I drink tons of water," Gadot told E! It's a tip her training team echoed to InStyle, suggesting downing a gallon a day to stay hydrated, curb cravings, and stay energized during workouts. 

She Mixes Up Her Workouts.

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To get toned for Wonder Woman, Gadot got into boxing and a variety of martial arts. She also worked with trainer Mark Twight, mixing cardio intervals on the stationary bike and rowing machines with squats, ball throws, and pull-ups to build strength.  

When she's not training for a role, she stays svelte by paddle boarding and doing TRX, a series of exercises using suspension bands for resistance.

She Focuses On Veggies First.

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Gadot's not reaching for cookies when she has a late night snack. She's all about fresh vegetables, like bell peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes, along with avocado toast. She often Instagrams snacks like fresh strawberries and tomatoes. 

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There's A Secret To Getting Guns Like Gadot.

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One editor who tried Gadot's Wonder Woman training regimen suggests doing push-ups for 30 seconds, then holding a plank for 30 seconds, repeating the combo four times. That two-minute exercise can tone and strengthen your arms.

Don't Give Up What You Truly Love.

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Okay, so Gadot may not eat triple-decker Wonder Woman-inspired burgers, but she does enjoy regular ones from time to time. And chocolate ice cream. "I'm a foodie and I love to experience food, but at the same time I look at food as fuel and I want to give the best to my body," she told Harper's Bazaar. "I don't restrict myself; I can eat everything. It's all a matter of measurements and quantity of the food."

She Goes 50/50 On Each Plate.

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Gadot's trainer recommends eating an even mix of lean protein and greens. "Poor nutrition and inadequate sleep reduce the effectiveness of training by 20 to 30 percent," he told InStyle. In addition to plenty of fresh produce, Gadot's been known to eat fish with garlic, lemon, and thyme, or chicken breasts and chickpea cakes (the latter were her go-to's on set at her Marie Claire shoot, the magazine reported).

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Candace Braun Davison writes, edits, and produces lifestyle content that ranges from celebrity features to roll-up-your-sleeves DIYs, all while relentlessly pursuing the noblest of causes: the quest for the world's best chocolate chip cookie.

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