Super Bowl champ Shannon Sharpe looks swole in recent leg workout clip
Legendary NFL player Shannon Sharpe continues to show fans his dedication to health and fitness. Sharpe played 14 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Denver Broncos and is regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time.
On July 24, the three-time Super Bowl champion took to Instagram to share a clip from a leg workout he did at the gym. He showed off his incredible physique and strength even at the age of 56.
"All I know is wake up and go get it 😤💪🏾 crazy leg workout gone do it every time," he captioned the post.
Shannon Sharpe's leg workout, including several squat variations, leg presses, leg extensions and curls, with a considerable amount of weights, garnered the attention of fans and fitness enthusiasts.
Many were in awe of his commitment to fitness, while others were concerned about his health, since he could be seen using an inhaler pump before the workout.
When Shannon Sharpe revealed his workout routine and diet plan
In a 2018 interview with Men's Health, Shannon Sharpe revealed his workout routine:
Monday: Chest (AM) 30-40 minutes
- Barbell bench press pyramided 15 reps to 10 reps to 8 reps to 6 reps
- Incline dumbbell press pyramid 15 reps to 12 reps to 10 reps
Monday: CrossFit (PM) 1 hour
- 100 walls balls
- 90 pushups
- 80 squats
- Alternate challenging CrossFit sequence: 150-200 kettlebell squats (53-pounds kettlebell in each hand) and a rowing/pushup sequence from 500-metre rowing and 20 pushups to 1000-metres and 20 pushups.
Tuesday: Shoulders (AM) 30-40 minutes and CrossFit (PM) 1 hour
- Dumbbell presses for two 20 rep sets
- Dumbbell front raises
- Upright rows
Thursday: CrossFit (PM) 1 hour
Friday: Chest (AM) 30-40 minutes
- Barbell bench press pyramid 15 reps to 10 reps to 8 reps to 6 reps
- Incline dumbbell press pyramid 15 reps to 12 reps to 10 reps
Saturday: CrossFit (PM)
- Cardio workout for 90 minutes
- Spin for 1 hour followed by a VersaClimbing session.
Sharpe also shared his diet plan in a 2020 interview with GQ:
- Breakfast: Egg whites, oatmeal, fresh fruit
- Lunch: Grilled chicken, bison meatballs, brown rice, steamed vegetables
- Dinner: Turkey, pork, a salad or steamed vegetables (typically broccoli)
Shannon Sharpe is living proof that we can remain fit and healthy close to the age of 60. The Chicago native encourages people to lead a better, healthier life by sharing his journey and tips on his social handles.