Ever since I was a little boy I can vividly remember the first time I saw Herschel Walker's shoulder, and ever since then I wanted a pair just like his. They were so large that it looked like he had to smaller heads trying to poke out each side. I always felt I was in the minority in being in awe of his shoulders, but over 20 years later after seeing him for the first time people are still talking about his athletic ability and unique workout routines.
Being such a rare and unique athlete many wanted to know what type of workout routine Walker did on a daily basis. Who wouldn't want to recreate the success that Walker has enjoyed over his career? However, when he spilled the beans on what exactly his workout was it gained even more attention and interest. Walker conducted a series of bodyweight exercises with a sprinting routine throughout the day. Many considered Herschel one of the hardest working athletes of his time.
Many observers found it literally unbelievable that Walker did not even have to consider picking up a dumbbell until the Dallas Cowbays basically forced him to. It is very rare indeed to find an individual so passionate about doing bodyweight drills, but Walker's success has become legendary so much so that many fitness experts have had to completely rethink how to train. I am sure Tony Horton's P90X had plenty of influence from Mr. Walker.
As a youngster Walker didn't always show signs of being genetically gifted. Actually, in his book 'Hershel Walker's Basic Training', he remembers having a lot of baby fat as a kid who, and was more often than not picked last for teams. He even tells how his sister constantly beat him in races!
Walker's routine consisted of the following exercises and reps:
Push-ups (2,000 reps)
Sit Ups (3,000 reps)
Wide and close grip pull-ups for 1,500 reps.
Over 1,000 trecep dips.
For his legs he did roughly 1,000 squats (probably weighted)
To improve his speed he conducted different running drills.
I know that sounds super easy, right? Not! The movements are not complicated, but number of reps is insane. Better left to the professionals (just kidding).
At age 47 it is pretty impressive that he is still doing this workout. If that was nto impressive enough, Walker just had his professional MMA debut, won by straight up backyards beatdown. This is one person that may have never seen his prime. He continues to live it. - 31525
Being such a rare and unique athlete many wanted to know what type of workout routine Walker did on a daily basis. Who wouldn't want to recreate the success that Walker has enjoyed over his career? However, when he spilled the beans on what exactly his workout was it gained even more attention and interest. Walker conducted a series of bodyweight exercises with a sprinting routine throughout the day. Many considered Herschel one of the hardest working athletes of his time.
Many observers found it literally unbelievable that Walker did not even have to consider picking up a dumbbell until the Dallas Cowbays basically forced him to. It is very rare indeed to find an individual so passionate about doing bodyweight drills, but Walker's success has become legendary so much so that many fitness experts have had to completely rethink how to train. I am sure Tony Horton's P90X had plenty of influence from Mr. Walker.
As a youngster Walker didn't always show signs of being genetically gifted. Actually, in his book 'Hershel Walker's Basic Training', he remembers having a lot of baby fat as a kid who, and was more often than not picked last for teams. He even tells how his sister constantly beat him in races!
Walker's routine consisted of the following exercises and reps:
Push-ups (2,000 reps)
Sit Ups (3,000 reps)
Wide and close grip pull-ups for 1,500 reps.
Over 1,000 trecep dips.
For his legs he did roughly 1,000 squats (probably weighted)
To improve his speed he conducted different running drills.
I know that sounds super easy, right? Not! The movements are not complicated, but number of reps is insane. Better left to the professionals (just kidding).
At age 47 it is pretty impressive that he is still doing this workout. If that was nto impressive enough, Walker just had his professional MMA debut, won by straight up backyards beatdown. This is one person that may have never seen his prime. He continues to live it. - 31525
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