Original subtitles

-LONNIE: [grunts] -[clang]

[clang]

[grunts]

[clang]

[dramatic music]

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[grunts]

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[grunting]

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[breathing heavily]

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[clinking]

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[breathing heavily]

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PREACHER: The word of the Lord came to him a second time.

And this is what the Lord says.

"He who created the Earth, who formed it and established it,

call on me--"

Milsap, you ready?

PREACHER: "And I will answer you

and tell you great and unsearchable

things you do not know."

He lived in a time of such trouble.

An interesting contrast about another man

who God had His hand on.

Samson possessed many qualities.

His strength was unmatched until the source

of his strength was no more.

But that is not the end of the story.

MAN: Mr. Milsap.

Please, call me Lonnie.

WOMAN: Lonnie, it is.

I'm not gonna beat around the bush here, Lonnie.

I'm different now.

WOMAN: I understand you think

you know what I'm going to say,

just as much as I think I know what you're going to say.

Would you mind-- would you mind not smoking?

WOMAN: Yes.

You're a fitness fanatic.

Guards call you "gym rat," is that right?

LONNIE: Yes, sir-- I mean, ma'am.

I love to work out.

I love to work out.

My body's a temple, right?

MAN: If released,

is it likely you'd fall back into a similar pattern?

You're a repeat offender with only one felony left to give.

LONNIE: If I'm released,

I can't go back in.

I can't go back in.

I can't go back to doing the same old

stuff.

I went the wrong way.

I learned that from being in here.

Working with the chapel, going to service,

doing those popcorn thingamajigs.

I'm a better person now.

MAN: Mr. Milsap, we're happy to note

that there have been no reports of violence

in here or out there.

LONNIE: No, sir. No, sir.

I'm just not that kind of person, you know.

MAN: We also see that you have a father on the outside.

Can he help you stay on the straight and narrow?

LONNIE: Yes and no, sir.

My daddy's a big shot scientist.

He travels all around the world trying to cure rare disease.

I'm trying to be just like him.

He taught me that, despite my shortcomings,

I can still do something great.

NEWS ANCHOR (ON TV): --export revenue by a third.

North Korea has vowed to exact

thousands-fold revenge against the US,

calling their response a righteous action.

In other news, bodybuilder Rich Piana

collapsed today and was rushed to the hospital

as his girlfriend cut his hair.

Police found 20 bottles of steroids

and crushed-up white powder.

He remains critical.

Rich has been vocal in the past about adrenaline use,

saying, "Ain't no way, no how I'm touching this stuff."

[tense music]

♪

LOU (VOICEOVER): Lonnie, this is it, kid.

It's time.

No more excuses.

No more second chances.

♪

LONNIE: [grunting]

[clank]

[breathing heavily]

[lights switch on]

RONDELL: Coach Lonnie?

How did you--

when did you get out?

Man, Coach Rondell, what are you doing to yourself?

You really let yourself go there, bud.

It's all these late nights.

I eat late, I don't get no sleep.

I can help.

I know a few simple exercises--

I mean, seven minutes a day would work wonders.

Seven minutes a day?

Sure.

We can work on your core, get rid of the spare tire.

I'm not saying you're going to have a six pack

or anything, Rondell, but--

I don't need no six pack.

But if I can lose this belly fat,

that'll help with my back problems,

and I got some big plans.

Yeah.

You know what I'm saying, right?

[chuckles]

Absolutely.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Now, you need to start with a tablespoon of apple cider

vinegar before you go to bed and a glass of room temp water

when you get--

Lonnie, Lonnie, Lonnie, I'm sorry.

What is this?

What is this?

You know Arnold Schwarzenegger

won Mr. Olympia seven times, right?

But did you know that two guys won it eight times?

The only two guys in history.

Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman.

And did you know both those guys are Black?

Nobody talks about them outside the bodybuilding world.

Now, the only one to come close to those two

is another Black man.

Everyone talks about Arnold, though.

You know why, Rondell?

Because he's white?

White.

It's OK.

You can say it.

That's the only explanation I have, Rondell.

Does that bother you, Rondell?

Nah.

You don't have a problem with the truth?

[tense music]

Did you vote for Trump, Rondell?

[laughs]

Huh?

[laughs]

I'm just kidding, Rondell.

I'm just kidding.

Hey, you had me going there, Lonnie.

Yeah, that was real great.

I'm still gonna call the cops.

On a former colleague?

For sure.

♪

[choking]

♪

First step, Rondell.

You're gonna need it.

[buzzing]

[ominous music]

♪

Made some real nice changes to your office, sir.

Real nice.

Ah, so you've been taking my advice.

Juicing?

No pun intended--

Lonnie, why would you show up here, son?

I was reporting for work, sir.

Why wouldn't I?

You don't work here anymore, man.

You were charged with breaking and entering the school gym.

This is another misunderstanding,

just like last time.

Another misunderstanding that could get you life in prison.

Are you using?

Are you using steroids again, Mr. Milsap?

No, sir.

No, I'm not.

Because I can't have you up here

roid raging and carrying on.

The police have been called, son.

I'm sorry.

[ringing]

[intense music]

♪

Shay.

Shay.

♪

[grunting]

Why'd you run from me, huh?

Why'd you run from me?

[breathing heavily]

I need some insulin. - I don't have--

Who's your connect?

You ever heard of Tinder?

[phone dinging, whooshing]

[whirring]

You must be Lonnie.

Nice to meet you.

Are you a cop, Lonnie?

Cop?

Me?

No.

Do I look like a cop?

What does a cop look like, Lonnie?

I'm on parole.

What'd you say your name was again?

LONNIE: Your form is flawless.

Almost.

Well, a superheroine has to look the part, perv.

I get the breast job, but why you do that stuff to your eyes?

Why do you do what you do?

I mean, your veins look like Google Maps.

Most women don't want a man to look like the Incredible Hulk.

It's kind of gross, you know.

I love the Hulk.

You're creepy, man.

How does loving the Hulk make me creepy?

Yeah, I'm gonna get going now.

I'm going to be Mr. Olympia.

Good luck with that.

You're gonna need it, psycho.

LONNIE: Hey, what about my hookup?

What about it?

Hey, Phillie.

[slap]

Ooh, nirvana.

Bummer.

But don't worry, kid.

You never had a chance.

She's a cunning linguist, if you know what I mean.

[chuckles]

What a waste of perfectly good optional roleplay, huh?

So, you ready to go to work?

LONNIE: Huh?

PHILLIE: "Huh?"

Are you ready to work?

I was looking for something else.

PHILLIE: Yeah? Like what?

Yeah, I'm gonna get going.

PHILLIE: "I'm gonna get going."

Look, Asian Barbie told me you were

looking for insulin, testosterone,

whatever grows muscle.

I've got all that.

You and the japanimation creation,

whew, that was a train wreck before it started, pal.

But your workout form is pretty spot on.

And it just so happens I'm looking for a personal trainer.

You seem like a real fanatic.

You interested or what?

I'm the supply, you're the demand.

Get it?

You work for me, this is how you train.

You get what you need, I get what I need.

Everyone happy.

Got it?

Yeah.

Good.

The name's Phillie.

Like the City of Brotherly Love.

And this is my place.

Yeah, I don't do that.

Germs.

People are disgusting.

You know what I mean?

And wipe down my equipment if you want to keep your job.

See you, Mr. Olympia.

You wouldn't last five seconds.

LOU (VOICEOVER): I read a lot of the comic books

when I was young, and I knew that he

was a great character, who, to me,

was like a futuristic kind of a King Kong.

That he was strong, powerful, he had passion,

and that he always was a good guy.

And people were always really afraid of him,

disliked him because of the way he looked.

I knew that I was perfect to play the part,

because of the way he moved, the way he walked,

the way he looked--

[intense music]

♪

[roars]

♪

[ominous music]

[hiss]

♪

[grunting, clanking]

You ready?

Yeah.

Right here.

You up first?

Hey, would you mind giving me a spot?

For that?

Yeah.

Hmm, sure.

Let's go.

Here we go.

Nice.

There you go.

Oh, yeah.

There you go. Oh.

[grunts]

Nice.

Whoa. There you go.

There you go.

Here we go.

Nice, nice, nice.

[grunts]

[creaking]

[chuckles]

Hey, that was a pretty good 4-5,

Mr. Olympia Amateur.

MAN: Amateur.

Hey, you need a trainer?

Nah, I'm good.

No?

Oh, hey, actually, could you

give me some tips on meal plans?

You know, to get bigger?

Bulking?

Oh, sure.

[tense music]

♪

DELIVERY DRIVER: Yeah, I'm a DoorDash here for Mr. Ferrigno.

[engine rumbling]

♪

[plastic bag rustling]

Where are the rest of my supplements?

Freaking moron.

[rustling]

♪

[knocking]

MAN: Milsap.

[groans]

One second.

SUPERVISOR: You missed your curfew, Milsap.

The PO called to check.

I covered for you, I figured you weren't ready to go

back home just yet.

I'm sorry--

You're on your own now.

I was once on the other side of this door.

I got it.

And I got a job.

Thanks.

For what?

Congrats.

Trash goes out now.

Copy.

[sighs]

[yells, winces]

Shoot.

Let go, please.

Relax, let's grab a drink later.

Let go.

Hi.

Hey, welcome to Phillie's.

How can I help you?

I'm Lonnie.

Needed help clocking in.

Jess, this is Lonnie.

Lonnie, Jess.

He works here now.

I was just gonna clock in and get started.

You are my new personal trainer.

I want you to personal train.

You remind me of my son.

He chugged a gallon of Drano when he was 19.

Too scared to pick up a gun and do it like a man.

[ominous music]

Hey.

Let me help you.

Hmm?

I'm Lonnie.

I'm a personal trainer here.

You want to do this seated.

Oh, OK.

LONNIE: Yeah.

Grab it, then sit down.

OK.

Do a straight press down.

Keep this arm straight.

It's all in here, like this.

[grunts]

Good.

So I'm gonna create some custom meal plans for you.

You should actually stick to it.

CUSTOMER: OK, yeah.

A lot of this equipment is trendy,

but pretty much useless, especially for you.

Let's try some free weights.

♪

Oh, oh, oh.

[yells, grunts]

PHILLIE: What the--

[breathing heavily]

[yelps]

Can you feel that?

LONNIE: Yeah.

Yeah?

Definitely broken.

Bummer.

Sorry you don't have insurance, kid.

At least not with me you don't.

Jess will drive you to the hospital.

Jess!

Don't worry, kid.

You don't need two good feet to deal dope.

You'll be back on track with a boot and crutches in no time.

Jess!

You know you don't have to let him talk to you like that.

I know.

LENA: Now, with this type of fracture,

you want to always keep the weight off of your foot.

The stress is bad.

Lena.

That's great.

That's a pretty name.

Oh, what's that?

Ugh, I don't like this.

What is this?

I feel like that might get infected.

Ugh.

Yeah, I just cut it on something.

Are you OK?

LONNIE: [exhales] My heart is beating out of my chest.

OK.

Would you like to go out with me?

I'm gonna take your BP one more time.

Can I borrow your arm, please?

Thank you.

OK, just relax for me.

LONNIE: I think you're the reason this is happening.

I seriously doubt that.

OK, sleep.

Just deep, slow breaths.

You're only as healthy as you feel.

You're good.

And, yes, I'll go out with you.

When my shift's over.

When is your shift over?

It's 5:00 PM Wednesday.

Three days from now?

Yeah.

Sorry.

Have they ever told you that you resemble

that Reeves guy that plays Superman?

No?

Because you look like him.

[breathing heavily]

[groans]

[ding]

[elevator music]

Oh.

Lonnie.

I want to first apologize about your foot.

Whatever I can do to make it up, I can pay for--

It's OK.

Really.

How serious are you about making some great gains?

Very serious.

I'm so serious.

What if I could help you?

Give you an advantage?

Can I trust you?

Yeah.

Yeah, you can.

You strike me as a double cheeseburger kind of guy.

You just need to trade one dedication for another.

That's your new meal plan.

Testosterone.

Inject it into a muscle right back here.

OK, standard needle.

Two hours before you work out.

OK.

Number two, insulin.

This goes into the belly fat.

Now you want to make sure you eat some carbohydrates

about 15 minutes after you take it, OK?

OK.

You gotta pay in cash.

Just keep it between you and me.

- OK? - OK.

LENA: So, do you, like, live at the gym?

How do you--

I actually work at the gym.

Oh, nice.

Can I have, like, a free membership?

No.

[chuckles]

That's mean.

Dude, you're serious.

You want to take a break?

Sure.

You look like a baby giraffe.

They're not made for off road.

[laughs]

I like what I do.

Besides, I get a ton of action.

Hot nurses like me, we have guys lined up around the block.

I'm not surprised.

Whatever.

I'm serious.

Well, I'm not.

Well, I am.

You're beautiful.

And I'd break my other foot just to see you again.

Thank God I didn't have to.

[laughs]

Are you religious?

Are you?

I used to go to church.

Just wasn't for me.

You know what I'm saying, right?

I think so.

I believe in a higher power.

I'm not religious.

I'm more spiritual.

More spiritual.

Spiritual?

Yeah.

My body's a temple.

LENA: Yeah, Venice Beach is an interesting spiritual choice.

LONNIE: Well, I figured I had a better shot

of coming off normal amongst so many other weirdos.

LENA: You don't.

[laughs]

LONNIE: Oops.

LENA: Oh.

I had a great time.

LONNIE: Ditto.

I'm thinking about something.

Yes?

[laughs] Not that.

Slow down.

What? All I said was "yes."

That was a seductive "yes."

Fair enough.

OK.

Go on.

If I go to church, would you come with me?

Maybe.

Maybe?

LONNIE: What?

What if I break your pinky?

Well, that's hardly soul-winning behavior, Lena.

What can I say, man, I'm a heathen.

LONNIE: Cool, I'll go.

You had me at "heathen."

As long as I have you.

Wow.

You trying to meet the family or something?

Maybe.

My dad's a big shot scientist.

He travels all over the country,

but maybe when he's in town.

Yeah, I'd love to.

LONNIE: Done.

Pinky promise?

LONNIE: Pinky promise?

Ah.

LENA: What is it?

LONNIE: Ah, it itches.

Wait.

Can I take a look at that?

LONNIE: Ah.

Lonnie, that's a nasty infection.

Here.

Come on.

Sit.

All right.

[gentle music]

♪

[lively music]

♪

♪ Whisper "you need me more"

♪ Escaping to this feeling

♪ Fast cars and beating hearts with you ♪

♪ It's a ride we're wanting

♪ Can't tame us, I know that we're strangers ♪

♪ In this town that we call home ♪

♪ No, we can't explain this

♪ But love feeling dangerous so ♪

♪ Tell me that you want this

♪ Tell me that I'm worth it

♪ Want me, 'cause all I want is you ♪

♪ Tell me, tell me

♪ That you need what I'm needing ♪

♪ Oh, please, but I'm not begging you ♪

♪ But tell me that you're needing me too ♪

♪ Tell me, tell me

♪

[ominous music]

♪

[knocking]

SUPERVISOR: Milsap, you have a visitor.

Please remember, all unscheduled visits

are prohibited.

Sorry.

Next time, make an appointment.

Sorry, sorry.

What are you doing here?

How did you find where I live?

Hey, I don't think we should talk out here.

Can I come in?

Yeah.

[door shuts]

You're on parole.

Parole?

You know, that's something that you might want to tell

a girl before you ask her out.

Would you have gone out with me if I did?

Exactly.

What's this?

These are your test results.

Test results?

Yeah, your blood work.

You're juicing?

Lonnie, your T levels are off the charts.

Do you hear me?

Keep your voice down.

I'm sorry.

This is a lot.

I thought you were all natural.

All natural, Lena?

No one in this sport is all natural.

It's virtually impossible.

So what?

You're just gonna follow the crowd

into a shallow grave full of shriveled-up,

raisin-sized testicles?

Anything else?

Yes.

I know this place.

They can help you.

Who says I want help?

What will your PO say?

You turning me in?

No.

You gonna stop seeing me?

No, Lonnie, I'm not gonna stop seeing you.

Hey, I got this under control.

I need you to do something different.

Like what?

Maybe the Rocky workout?

You know, like chop wood, haul a VW Bug on your back.

[scoffs]

I'm serious.

That's a thing. - Wood?

Yeah, wood.

I've seen that.

People do that.

Wood?

Yeah, wood.

Come over later.

I'm gonna make you my famous Asian steak salad.

Famous?

LENA: Mm-hmm.

It's famous.

I've never heard of it.

LENA: I mean, it's famous within my family.

Oh.

And what is with all the Hulk and half-naked guy pics?

It's my motivation.

You like guys, Lonnie?

What?

No, I just lift.

LENA: Hey, hey, look, you can tell me.

I won't judge you.

OK, stop hesitating.

I was joking.

I almost had you going there, didn't I?

[laughs]

OK, I'll see you later?

Yeah.

Bye.

Mm.

I'm sure you have plenty of stuff you could be doing.

You still have one good foot, you gimper.

LONNIE: Ow!

Phillie, what--

"Get on the good foot."

That's James Brown.

You're too young to know James Brown, Lonnie.

"Ah!

Get on the good foot.

Ha, ha!"

Looking good.

I just said "looking good," Jeff.

Oh, thanks to you.

LONNIE: You've been working hard.

Yeah.

Wait, Lonnie.

I really want to show you my appreciation.

Have you heard of crypto?

Ethereum?

Look it up and buy.

Now.

Trust me, you won't regret it.

Seriously, come with me for a sec.

I want to show you something.

That's me.

I just needed the body to go with it.

PHILLIE: Hey, Jess.

For the love of--

I'm sending you home.

What?

Phil, that's five hours early.

I have to work.

Is this because--

Just sending you home, kid.

You need a break.

Look at you, you're a mess.

Go on now.

Go on.

[sighs]

That girl, she needs an attitude adjustment.

Hi, I would like to join your gym.

Too bad for you, I'm busy, sweetheart.

Talk to the cripple.

I just need your ID and a $49 deposit.

OK.

When she comes in tomorrow, tell her she's fired.

Phillie.

One second.

Come on, man. Are you serious?

Serious as a heart attack, homeboy.

You know what, forget the deposit.

Really?

LONNIE: Definitely.

Thanks.

LONNIE: Lonnie.

Lonnie, I'm Brittany.

LONNIE: Nice to meet you, and don't mention it.

Really.

So, what do you like to do for fun, Lonnie?

Work out.

Yeah, I can see that.

You know, I was thinking I could

use some personal training.

I'm kind of maxed out on clients right now,

but I can definitely refer you.

Let me just get you to sign up right here.

OK.

Knock next time, kid.

They didn't teach you manners at the orphanage or what?

How did you know I grew up in an orphanage?

[dramatic music]

♪

PHILLIE: How much?

7k.

Wow.

Whoever said you weren't good for nothing

had you pegged all wrong, huh?

♪

I got somewhere to be-- PHILLIE: Have a seat.

It'll only take a minute.

♪

I competed in--

I competed for Mr. Olympia.

♪

LONNIE: What's with the shakes?

I have what's called Lou Gehrig's Disease, or ALS.

Which is why you have the cane.

PHILLIE: Never before has a bodybuilder

been mistaken for quick.

♪

ALS ended my career.

Runs in my family.

♪

I never-- never knew my parents.

Yeah, we just established that.

Lou Ferrigno is my hero.

I think I have more Hulk memorabilia than he does.

PHILLIE: What just happened here?

Did we take the Ice Bucket Challenge

together or something?

Now you're sharing your daddy issues with me.

Weak.

You're living in a dream world, kid.

Lou Ferrigno memorabilia.

One of Bill Bixby's tattered flannels would be a better fit.

[clattering]

Are we done?

No, pansy.

You can't keep talking to people anyway you want.

Who are people?

Jess, for one.

She works hard.

She works hard!

She's nice.

That's not easy to find.

Actually, you know,

Mexicans are sort of like boogers,

virtually effortless to find,

and so much more difficult to get rid of.

No matter how many you remove, they just keep coming back.

So unless that border wall miraculously appears tomorrow,

I'm good, Milsap.

♪

[music intensifies]

♪

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Can I come in?

Yeah, of course.

Let's-- let's sit down.

What's going on, Lonnie?

I have to--

I have to train to win.

I need the advantage.

Lena, I need to win. - Hey, hey.

I need to win.

I need to win!

You need need help.

It's OK.

[crying]

It's OK.

Hey, hey.

I just want to be here for you.

[atmospheric music]

♪

Wait, I--

I can't.

Did I do something wrong?

No, it's not your fault, I just--

I just can't.

- I'm sorry. - I can't.

I'm--

♪

[door opens and closes]

♪

[water running]

OK, hold on.

All right.

That's it. OK.

All right, let me get the film.

Sit tight.

You'll be OK.

Think so?

Mm-hmm.

Little chicken for the chicken leg, and you are good to go.

You got jokes.

[chuckles]

This is my life, Lena.

"Chicken for the chicken leg."

Oh, you need your protein, man.

Those are chicken legs.

They are not.

OK, I guess that's about it.

That's you.

You're gonna live.

So, we need to get you scheduled for PT

sooner rather than later--

Doc, do you mind talking in the hall for a minute?

- Sure. - Yeah.

[murmuring]

OK.

I'm not going to beat around the bush here.

Lena brought up some things.

Anabolic steroid abuse needs to be treated

like any other drug addiction.

OK?

- What are you doing, Lena? LENA: Wait.

What is this? What are you doing?

LENA: Just, look--

Stop it.

Don't touch me.

You would just snitch on me like that?

LENA: No, I care about you.

Care?

Care?

You got a funny way of showing it.

OK, Lonnie, Lonnie, we have some inpatient

and outpatient programs, and you need to hear--

- Move. - Seriously, this is not--

[slam] Lonnie.

Lonnie.

What?

If you don't stop using, you're gonna die.

I'm like the Hulk, I won't die, I can't.

I'm gonna live forever.

[tense music]

♪

[zips]

[thumping]

[clank]

[knocks]

What?

♪

I said "what," not "enter."

By the way, did you see the rear end on the new Black girl?

She does any more squats,

Nike's gonna have to build a better yoga pant.

Their kind have no problem in that department.

You have to stop.

You have to stop with the racial stuff.

Racial stuff?

What are you, the NAACP all of a sudden?

Ronnie Coleman is on your wall.

Have more respect.

You know what?

Forget it.

First the beaner, now you want to save--

Phillie, I read up on you.

It wasn't the ALS.

It wasn't the ALS that killed your competition hopes.

You were using too much.

Gear's what wrecked you.

♪

Wrong.

[grunting]

♪

[music intensifies]

[screams]

♪

SUPERVISOR: Lonnie.

♪

[breathing heavily]

You have a guest.

She called.

And keep the noise down, please.

Copy.

[gentle music]

♪

Welcome.

- Thank you. - Takes a lot of courage.

Hi, I'm Lonnie.

MAN 1: Hi, Lonnie.

MAN 2: Hi, Lonnie. WOMAN: Hi, Lonnie.

This is Lena, my girlfriend.

Her only problem is timing.

I'm really into bodybuilding.

It's my passion.

It's my passion.

It's my life.

I've always looked at anabolics as a necessary evil

of expediency.

I truly believe that anyone could achieve

the muscular development of a Ronnie Coleman naturally,

if only our lifespan was long enough

and we didn't age.

So if you think about it,

it's just a question of efficiency.

And if you can see what you want,

you can create your reality.

Bodybuilding is like anything else--

MAN 3: Can I interrupt for a second?

LONNIE: You need a--

I mean, I don't want to burst your bubble or anything,

but you're never gonna be as big

as Ronnie Coleman naturally.

It's just not physically possible, right?

Yeah, I mean, listen to my man.

I'm sorry, dude.

With all due respect, naturals are small

because you got a genetic code,

you can only get so much protein synthesis

unless you get a little help,

so that's why we're all here.

We're all sauced up, dude.

And you are too.

Lonnie.

This is supposed to be a safe place.

What are you doing?

Lonnie.

[tense music]

♪

LOU (VOICEOVER): If I were you,

I wouldn't take this lying down.

What's the matter with you?

You're gonna let this slide?

You're gonna let some punk take what is yours?

This isn't about the money.

This is about you standing up for what is yours.

You don't let anyone take that from you.

You have to fight.

You're going into a fight, Lonnie.

Fight.

What's the matter with you?

You're gonna let this slide?

They came for you, Lonnie.

They knew what this stuff meant to you and they took it.

POLICE OFFICER: All right, so start from the beginning.

What else did you see?

Did you see what he looks like?

LONNIE: When I came home, my door was broken open.

And I showed you all the stuff that's thrown on the floor.

And that's all I saw.

But my most important values were gone.

All of them.

♪

My whole memorabilia, my Lou Ferrigno poster.

It was all stolen.

♪

POLICE OFFICER: All right, I'm gonna put up a report.

Just let me write this down, OK?

♪

[breathing heavily]

[sputters]

LONNIE: Don't make me angry, Lonnie.

You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

♪

[beeping]

♪

[engine starts]

[buzzes]

Hi, I'm your delivery guy.

I have an item that was left out of a previous order.

[rumbling]

[atmospheric music]

I kept saying to myself, "what moron."

I can't believe they left out my extra bag of powder.

You're a hero, kid.

You ever try this stuff?

♪

LONNIE: You're Lou Ferrigno.

LOU: Yeah.

The Lou Ferrigno.

LOU: Yeah.

The Hulk.

I love you.

I mean, the Hulk.

Really?

You love the Hulk?

Yeah.

Really?

I do.

I don't.

In fact, I hate the color green.

I can't stand it. Gives me anxiety.

You know how many hours I had to sit in that makeup chair

to get painted with that green makeup?

Four hours.

That's right.

It's not easy being green.

I'm just screwing with you.

Who hates the color green?

By the way, what's your name?

Lonnie.

Lonnie Carter.

Carter?

You mean like Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman?

She's one smoking hot lady.

I could look at her body all day long.

You know what I'm saying?

She's my aunt.

Get out of town.

Seriously?

My bad, I meant no offense, but she's one smoking hot lady.

One smoking hot lady.

I can see it now.

You look like you're trying to get in the gym.

I am.

I am in the gym.

Great for your recovery.

Great frame, by the way.

You know, you look like you need work on the pec, the trap.

I mean, amateur or not,

especially when you do the most muscular pose,

kids today, nowadays, are very starved.

Drink up.

Any advice you could give an up-and-coming bodybuilder?

Yeah, don't be a pretty boy pansy.

Lift heavier.

Listen, if you're looking for advice

to make yourself feel better, I got nothing to say.

Just train hard.

It's all meaningless at the end, Lonnie.

It means nothing.

What do you mean "meaningless"?

I mean, if you don't have a family,

I mean, someone you love, someone to love you back.

I mean, what's the point?

Not easy being green.

You got any friends?

You need friends.

Hey, Mike.

You want one?

Is it all natural?

It's got to be natural like me.

There he goes.

You plan to make a move today?

Yes.

Who's the kid?

He wants to compete.

Did you tell him to train his traps?

Yeah, I told him.

See yourself out, kid.

Let me finish giving him a beating.

All this time just to move one little pawn?

Why don't we go hit the squat rack?

See who needs to take a little bit more time

between sets there, Silver Fox.

If I only could be blessed

to have all your natural highlights.

THE TITAN: All right, I gotta be honest.

I feel like I'm getting under your skin.

Lou, I don't want to make you angry.

People don't like you when you're angry.

Just focus on getting crushed under one thing at a time.

THE TITAN: Anything to build up that self-esteem.

Ooh.

[ominous music]

♪

Check.

[laughs]

♪

Welcome to Phil's.

- Hi. - Hi.

I got this.

Hey hon, if you're here to train,

I got a really fun workout that burns 350 calories an hour.

First session's on me.

You must be Phillie.

The one and only.

What can I do you for?

I'm looking for Lonnie.

And is that Ann Coulter?

He's off today.

He's in at 1:00.

What Jenny said.

Who hired you?

You did, Boss.

OK.

He's in at 1:00.

No problem.

I'll come back.

PHILLIE: What are you, Lonnie's girlfriend or something?

I'd hate for you to miss out.

Excuse me?

PHILLIE: Just saying.

The guy's a clown.

You know he's completely delusional, right?

Can you please stop?

I'm feeling harassed.

PHILLIE: Whoa, harassed?

What do I look like, Bill Cosby or something?

Just-- just let go of me.

PHILLIE: You're sort of psycho yourself--

Let go!

Ow!

You were out of line.

What?

What did I say?

I hope she calls the cops on your--

Use my phone.

This white man about to make me go crazy up in here.

Let me take my break before I break my foot off--

Girl, relax.

He was born that way.

As special as that hairline?

He was born with that hairline.

[phone buzzing]

[tense music]

[sighs]

♪

Phillie!

PHILLIE: I'm busy, kid.

And watch your volume in my gym.

Hey, you got a hot piece.

A little too genderfluid for my--

You disrespect my girl ever, ever, ever again and I will--

And you'll what, Lonnie?

Best be careful, son.

You may end up writing a check your glutes can't cash.

I don't need you, Phillie.

Oh?

You don't?

You may be right.

In that case, you're fired.

No problem.

PHILLIE: Better walk away.

[spits]

You missed a huge snowstorm.

Did you recently move to the area?

Now, what can I help you with today?

I'd like to open an account.

OK, what kind of an account would you like to open?

I'm gonna need to see some ID.

[dog barks]

[typing, beep]

Listed all the stolen items on the report.

If we find anything, we'll contact you.

Also, can you tell me where I can get

a travel permit for parole?

[sizzling]

[beep]

[tense music]

♪

[beep]

♪

[clanking]

Oh, man. You?

Come on, bro.

What's your name?

- Lonnie. - This is your first time?

You seem a little tense. A little rough.

You a virgin?

First show?

I can tell you are. I'll help you out.

I've been around a lot, man.

I'll give you some pointers.

Come on, man, I'll help you out.

What do you need? - I'm good.

Whoa, take it easy, tiger.

Chill out.

Look, it was nice meeting you, but I got prep to do,

so good luck.

Ha, luck.

I don't need luck.

Luck is for the virgins and the little leprechauns like you.

Tell me, you feel lucky, punk?

Come on, man, it's Dirty Harry.

It's just a joke.

Chill out.

I crack myself up.

These little leprechauns, think they can come

and compete with the big giants.

That's crazy.

Come on.

♪

I can help you.

Seriously.

Punk.

♪

[distant applause]

♪

Pathetic.

Pathetic.

Pathetic.

[thumping]

You disgust me.

Loser!

I hate you.

I hate you!

You disgust me.

It's Milsap, right?

LONNIE: Yeah.

This isn't everything.

A few things are being held back for evidence.

What? Where?

Why? - An evidence locker, sir.

It's standard procedure.

Don't worry. We'll get your stuff back to you

as soon as humanly possible--

It's not OK.

I'm the good guy here.

Calm down, or you can beat it.

Before this goes to the next level.

This is not everything, it's not OK.

It's not OK!

I need you to calm down.

Right now.

Where's the cell?

Can I see him?

Sure.

Give me a second.

You.

You, huh?

Underestimated you.

I really did.

You stole from me.

You stole from me.

You crossed me, kid.

You're nothing but a drug dealer, a piece of scum.

And you signed your death warrant today, kid.

Once I get out of here, you are finished.

They pressed charges.

It looks like the drug rap's gonna stick.

I'm sorry.

I'm coming after you, Mr. Olympia wannabe!

[dog barks]

Pretty crazy.

That's pretty awesome.

Hey.

This guy.

I was just finishing up.

You can't be in here.

[intense music]

♪

[grunts]

[groans]

[high-pitched ringing]

LOU: Get up. Get up, Lonnie.

How many times do I have to tell you?

Fight.

Fight like me.

Fight like the Hulk.

There's pain?

Work around it.

Nothing can stop you.

Embrace your passion.

Lonnie, wake up!

Wake up!

[echoing]

♪

[pounding]

[FRANK SINATRA, "COME BLOW YOUR HORN"] ♪ Give 'em hell

♪ Make 'em want to blow your horn ♪

♪ Blow your--

Woo!

♪

♪ Grab the rope

♪ Start the climb

♪ Shout it out

♪ It's time to blow your horn

[honks]

[ominous music]

LOU: Boy, you're a mess.

You have so much potential, but you lack the discipline,

using that stuff.

Forget that self-pity.

I thought you were like me.

A good guy.

Supposed to fight fair.

You don't see life in green or black and white.

All life is gray to you.

You admitted your affliction, and you're broken.

♪

[knocks]

♪

Oh my god, Lonnie.

What happened?

Hey.

Hey, come in.

No.

No.

Are you OK?

You're right.

I'm not good.

And that's why we can't see each other anymore.

What?

If something were to happen to you because of me,

because of me-- - Hey.

I'm the Grey Hulk.

The Grey Hulk.

I'm Joe Fixit. - Nothing's gonna happen--

Nothing's gonna happen to me, Lonnie.

The Grey Hulk, Joe Fixit--

LONNIE: You know what, I just--

I just had to tell you that.

Maybe I'll see you around.

LENA: Hey, hey, Lonnie.

Wait.

♪

I know I told you about my family.

[sighs]

I-- I actually--

I lied.

I grew up in--

[sighs]

in the system.

I-- I was a foster kid.

♪

I don't have anyone, Lonnie.

And neither do you.

And I know it, even though you talked about your dad,

I know you don't have anyone, Lonnie.

Because I used to make up stories about my ideal--

Lena.

Take care.

♪

Hi, I've got an issue with my card.

Its payment's not going through.

Oh, yeah.

No, the cryptocurrency purchases are all me.

Yeah.

Great.

So the--

so the hold is lifted?

Cool.

Thank you.

[phone buzzing]

I can buy my own gym.

JENNY: Hey, Lonnie.

Where's Phillie?

I don't think he's here.

LONNIE: Where is he?

Uh, I don't think you should be here either.

[tense music]

OK, you know, I'm gonna go check on the computer,

find out where he's at, OK?

You stay right here. - I'll wait for you.

OK.

JEFF: Hey, Lonnie.

Hey-- oh.

I heard you're not here anymore?

Well, I'm glad you are.

I wanted to thank you.

I mean, look at me.

I'm a new man.

The plan worked.

I hope that everything's OK with you and--

sure.

♪

What are you doing here?

[clang]

I didn't come for trouble.

PHILLIE: Then you shouldn't have come.

♪

Meant to talk to you after you got out.

Got out?

A couple days is not a stint, son.

Chief of police's a loyal member too,

if you get my drift.

And we got nothing to talk about.

I want to buy your gym.

200k, cash.

[laughs]

Boy, you must be dumber than a cow

staring down a captive bolt pistol.

[laughs]

I just-- PHILLIE: [laughs]

I just--

PHILLIE: You just wanna what?

To be like me?

Not in your wildest dreams!

Now get your simple ass out of my gym.

You feeling froggy, son?

♪

I don't want to fight you, Phillie.

Pull up your panties, homegirl.

♪

[glass shatters]

[breathing heavily]

[screams]

PHILLIE: No, no!

♪

[screams]

♪

[upbeat music]

♪

[elevator dings]

♪

[tense music]

♪

[police sirens blaring]

MAN: ♪ Was blind, but now I see ♪

♪ It twas grace that taught

♪ My heart to fear

♪ And grace, my fears relieved ♪

♪ How precious did that grace appear ♪

♪ The hour I first believed

♪

LONNIE (VOICEOVER): "Dear Lena, I understand if you never

want to respond to me again.

I'm so sorry I hurt you.

I think a lot nowadays.

You were right about so many things, including my dad.

But I may have found the cure to the Grey Hulk,

a.k.a. Joe Fixit, that was raging on the inside of me.

♪

I was trying so hard to be a winner, to matter.

You cared about me.

Just regular old Lonnie.

I wanted you to know, Lena, your kindness wasn't wasted.

Please pray for me.

Believe it or not, I'm going to make a difference in here.

Lonnie."

[clanging]

[gentle music]

♪

Here.

Flex those.

Your whole body should be shaking.

Good.

We see Samson listed among the men of faith.

He represents the restoration of a fallen hero.

You may be sitting here right now asking yourself,

"can Christ forgive someone like me?"

[soft music]

And the answer is an unequivocal yes.

Not only can he forgive you, he wants to forgive you.

And he most certainly will forgive you.

[dramatic music]

♪

[distant scream]

♪

Can I help you, brother?

[grunts]

♪

LOU (VOICEOVER): Well done.

I'm proud of you, son.

♪

[gentle music]

♪

[solemn music]

♪

Checked out--

I checked out Gym Rat last night.

Talk about that a little bit.

Come on in the office here.

What a movie, man.

A little bit of myself in Lonnie.

Lonnie's out there, big now.

And guys like Lonnie, you know, he's got terrible genetics,

but he's on steroids.

One of the first things I thought of,

how sad it was that this guy is on steroids,

and he's never gonna make it to the top.

Never.

Doesn't have the genes.

I never became like Ronnie Coleman,

but I'm 61 years old and I'm feeling pretty good.

But I was a sick young guy when I started steroids.

23 years old.

I trained from 13 to about 23.

Obviously, completely natural.

I got big and fat and strong, and I was happy with that.

I always wanted more and more and more,

but knew, once I started steroids,

there was no turning back.

We don't care that we're not gonna be

the top in the world.

We strive for that, but once you start doing steroids,

you just feel that in your system,

and you just want to get more and more gains

that even top guys in the world can never feel enough.

So that's the body dysmorphia side.

But one thing that really hit me hard

was Lonnie's relationship with his father.

So I had a deadbeat dad,

and I never felt that I was of any value.

Still resonates and sits like a pit in my stomach till today.

61-year-old, I guess, successful physician

known as The Antibiotic Doc.

I started steroids because of the pit in the stomach,

and it helped the pit in the stomach, but then it's--

[clears throat] it's a never-ending pit,

so that's the problem with a lot of this stuff.

The message I have for you guys out there,

if you're gonna do steroids,

you better know what the hell you're doing.

You better understand--

first off, please don't do this.

If you're a teenager,

wait till you're at least 21 or 23 or something,

like the old days, like we did.

And then really understand the health consequences

of the whole damn thing.

You know, but when you look at this stuff, in the end,

you just don't want to die or be paralyzed

or lose your heart and kidney function.

The first thing you're gonna lose

is your natural production of testosterone.

I seem to say it every day.

Some guys do listen, and most guys won't,

because they'll just start it

and they'll just keep running with it.

And that's all I really have to say.

But awesome movie, man.

Really cool movie, right to the heart,

and let's see the sequel.

♪

[buzzing]

[metal door rolls open]