The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - Batman vs. Bane Scene (710)

Set eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, it follows a retired Wayne being forced to resume his role as Batman to save Gotham City from nuclear destruction at the hands of the terrorist Bane (Hardy).

Tom Hardy's 'Bane' workout & diet plan is one of Hollywood's most plateau-busting, guaranteed to help you finesse your physique.

Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Bane made a significant impact, largely due to the rigorous workout that shaped his formidable physique. Fortunately, Hardy has disclosed details of his training in several interviews.

In "The Dark Knight Rises" Bane's mask serves a crucial purpose, beyond making it really hard to make out what the heck Tom Hardy is actually saying — though some of that had to do with Hardy...

Tom Hardy gained over 30+ lbs of muscle in 3 months to transform into Bane. His rapid muscle development was achieved through systematic 4-day hypertrophy training, compound movement focus, functional strength exercises, and a precise high-calorie diet (3