A clean bill of health remains acting legend Dolph Lundgren’s top priority. On Feb. 24, 2026, via Instagram, he showed off his intense upper body workout at 68 after beating cancer.
Dolph Lundgren is best known for his villainous role in the Rocky franchise as Ivan Drago. He played a towering Russian boxer who killed Rocky Balboa’s close friend Apollo Creed inside the ring. Since then, he’s become an international icon, appearing in countless films.
In addition to Rocky IV, Lundgren took on memorable roles in Masters of the Universe, Red Scorpion, and The Expendables series. Despite getting older, his focus on training has only ramped up. Lundgren has pumped iron alongside bodybuilding legends, like former seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Sadly, the acting star was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015. It’s been a harrowing battle with highs and lows. However, in 2024, he announced that he was finally cancer-free, revealing that performance-enhancing drugs could have contributed to the initial diagnosis. Aiming to stay on top of his health, movement has become medicine for Lundgren.
Dolph Lundgren Shares Intense Upper Body Workout at 68 After Beating Cancer
In the Instagram post, Lundgren is seen pushing through a handful of different exercises, which targeted his back, chest, and arms. Find his latest workout clip below:
“My philosophy has always been to keep going no matter what. 💪🏼” Dolph Lundgren shared.
Fans were quick to react to his workout:
“Congratulations on your health!!”
“You are still such a strong man! 🔥🔥”
“Dragoooo, Dragoooo! ❤️🥊🥇”
“Looking strong and healthy mate”
“Sly is still going mad when he sees how good and strong Dolph looks💪🏽🤣”
Even when he’s limited to training at home, Lundgren finds a way to sweat. He broke down his simple workout, which required minimal equipment, explaining, “Staying fit and maintaining my muscle mass during these hard times. All you need for this workout is a resistance tube and a mini band.”
Dolph Lundgren isn’t the only Rocky star keen on staying in shape. Sylvester Stallone still maintains a rigorous workout schedule at 79 years old. He recently labeled the gym his sanctuary and encouraged his fan base to pursue their fitness goals in 2026. Australian actor Hugh Jackman, known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men series, has also gone to great lengths to stay in shape. At 57 years old, he can still hold his own with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds.
Lundgren makes sure to always find time for a quick training session. Now cancer-free, he can again focus on living his life to the fullest.
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