9 Black Celebrity Men Over 40 Who Keep It Tight And Right In The Gym

Now before anybody starts clutching their pearls and calling this body of work a thirst trap. Let me be clear: IT IS! However, this is also a wellness article. A wellness article with abs. A wellness article with biceps. A wellness article featuring fine ass Black men who clearly believe in hydration, discipline, and making sure their shirt buttons are under extreme stress. And listen, we are not mad about it.

June may be Men’s Mental Health Month, but we celebrate health being wealth all year ’round at HB. And are equally dedicated to encouraging conversations about men’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. While therapy, community, and healthy relationships all play vital roles in the overall wellness of Black men, fitness continues to be one of the ways many men manage stress, improve their mental health, and maintain balance in their lives.

Lucky for us, some of our favorite male celebrities and influencers have turned working out into an art form. Whew and MY GOD TODAY, we really appreciate the art. Oh, and just in case you don’t have your own list of fine Black men you’re stalking on social media, here are a few brothers whose dedication to fitness deserves a applause, a double tap, a repost and honorable mention in your group chat with the girls.

Ernie Hudson

Actor Ernie Hudson made headlines when he appeared on the red carpet for the 2021 ‘Ghostbusters’ film showing off his toned arms wrinkle-free body and overall physique. At 80-years-old, Hudson has been open about his health. He works out three days a week, does 100 pushups a day and walks up to 10,000 steps on recovery days.

In February, he told Men’s Health, “Over the years, I’ve always been aware that you have to tune into your body and you have to pay attention—your body will tell you what it needs,” he said. “You just have to quiet your mind enough to listen.”