At a Glance
- Hudson Williams, 24, is chasing 10 lbs of new muscle for season 2 of the HBO Max hit Heated Rivalry
- The actor trains 3-4 times a week, spotlighting Bulgarian split squats, dragon flags and cable rows
- Williams jokes he wants a “bigger butt” to match co-star Connor Storrie’s headline-making physique
- Why it matters: Fans will see a visibly buffer Shane Hollander when the renewed series returns to U.S. and Canadian screens
Hudson Williams is trading “wiry-strong” for “underwear-model” size. In a Men’s Health video posted January 14, the 24-year-old revealed how his off-season bulk will reshape his Heated Rivalry character, Shane Hollander, for the newly announced second season.
From Pasta-Fed to Powerhouse
Showrunner Jacob Tierney originally envisioned hockey rivals who “look like you eat pasta,” Williams told the magazine. After sharing set space with actors who “look like underwear models,” Williams changed course.
- Goal: add 10 lbs of lean muscle
- Focus: shoulders, glutes and overall thickness
- Inspiration: co-star Connor Storrie’s season-one shape
“I want to get bigger, juicier, thicker – I want to get big ass shoulders,” he said in the clip.
The Weekly Blueprint
Williams has lifted since age six. His current program keeps him in the gym three to four times a week, one hour per full-body session.
Favorite moves include:
- Bulgarian split squats
- Dragon flags
- Overhead triceps extensions
- Cable rows
- Lying dumbbell curls
The routine targets the muscle groups cameras love most: delts, arms and glutes.
The Glute Goal Nobody’s Ignoring
HBO Max’s romantic drama features frequent shirt-off moments, putting physiques center ice. Williams admits the scrutiny changed his training priorities.
“We got an M.O. to upkeep,” he said. “So I want to keep this butt and get a bigger butt as well.”
While comfortable discussing his own training, Williams joked that Storrie – whose physique sparked online fan pages – probably tires of the attention. “Poor Connor Storrie, who has the fattest butt I’ve ever seen on a man, I’m sure just wants to stop talking about his beautiful cheeks,” he quipped.
What’s Next for the Rivalry
The first-season finale already aired, but Crave confirmed a follow-up after the series broke U.S. streaming records. Production timelines remain under wraps, giving Williams room to hit his weight target before cameras roll again.
Key Takeaways
- Williams’ transformation signals a more muscular Shane Hollander in season 2
- His training emphasizes compound lifts and core stability
- Fans can expect the on-screen chemistry between Williams and Storrie to continue amid upgraded physiques
