Belmont Cameli, a 28‑year‑old actor with more than ten years of disciplined training behind him, stepped onto the set of Amazon Prime’s new series Off Campus ready to reinvent his physique.
For his portrayal of Garrett Graham, the charismatic captain of the Briar University hockey team, Cameli had to add significant muscle and master ice skating — a combination that demanded a level of conditioning beyond typical acting preparation.
The Physical Toll of a Hockey‑Driven Role
Cameli explains that hockey players must develop mass to absorb checks and maintain speed on the ice, a requirement that shaped his workout plan. “The sport forces you to build a foundation of strength that can handle repeated impacts,” he says.
To meet those demands, the production team erected a dedicated gym on the Off Campus set, giving the cast a space to train between shooting schedules. The facility became a hub for the actors to experiment with weightlifting, cardio and sport‑specific drills.
His upper‑body regimen centers on pull‑ups, cable flyes and rope curls, movements that target the back, chest and forearms essential for both skating stride power and on‑ice durability. “I’m obsessed with the pull‑up; it’s the cornerstone of the routine,” Cameli notes.
Beyond sheer size, the actor reveals his favorite muscle group to train and the ultimate goal of moving fluidly on ice, a skill that will be central to the series’ most dynamic sequences.
The transformation is not just personal; it reflects a broader commitment from the show’s creators to authenticity in sport representation, a vision supported by the streaming platform’s investment in production resources.