Alright, let’s talk about this whole Roman Reigns workout thing. Saw the guy, you know, Mr. Acknowledge Me, and thought, man, that dude is put together. Solid. Got me curious, what’s he actually doing in the gym?
So, I did what anyone does, poked around online. Found bits and pieces here and there. Looked like a lot of heavy, compound stuff. Big lifts. Powerlifting kinda vibes, but with some athletic twists. Looked intense, not gonna lie. But hey, I’ve been working out for a while, figured I could hang, or at least give it a real shot.
Getting Started – The First Few Sessions
Walked into the gym the first day feeling pretty motivated. Had my list, mentally prepped. Started with some heavy squats, just like I read he does. Okay, maybe not Roman Reigns heavy, but heavy for me. Let me tell you, reality hit quick. Getting through those sets was tough. Way tougher than my usual routine. My legs felt like jelly pretty fast.
Then moved onto some bench presses, rows… the usual suspects but with this focus on pushing serious weight. It wasn’t just about reps; it felt like every lift was meant to be a statement. By the time I got to things like overhead presses, my shoulders were screaming.
This stuff is no joke.
I also saw mentions of things like sled pushes and farmer’s walks. Found the sled in the corner of my gym, loaded it up – maybe a bit too ambitiously. Pushing that thing across the turf felt like pushing a car uphill. After a couple of lengths, I was sucking wind, big time. Heart rate through the roof. Totally different feeling than just lifting weights.
Sticking With It (Sort Of)
Tried to stick to the plan for a couple of weeks. Here’s what I found:
- It’s incredibly demanding. This isn’t a quick hour in the gym. The rest times needed between heavy sets, the sheer effort for things like sleds… it takes time and serious energy.
- You gotta listen to your body. There were days I just couldn’t hit the planned weights. Had to dial it back. Trying to copy a top-tier athlete’s intensity day-in, day-out when you’ve got a regular job and life? Yeah, tricky.
- Food becomes super important. I felt wiped out. Realized I probably needed to eat way more just to recover. Tried upping my protein and carbs. Helped a bit, but matching a pro wrestler’s intake? That’s a whole other job.
- Compound lifts are king. The focus was definitely on squats, deadlifts, presses, rows. Stuff that works multiple muscles at once. Felt effective, definitely hit the body hard.
My Takeaway
So, after trying to follow the spirit of the Roman Reigns routine for a bit, did I turn into the Tribal Chief? Obviously not. Didn’t expect to. It’s a brutal workout designed for a guy whose job is being a physical powerhouse.
What I did get was a newfound respect for that level of training. It’s relentless. I definitely felt stronger, particularly on those big lifts. Pushing the sled made me feel more athletic, too, in a weird, exhausting way. But sustainable for me, long term? Probably not without significant changes to the intensity and volume.
It was a good experiment, though. Shook up my routine. Made me appreciate the basics – heavy lifting, pushing yourself. But yeah, I think I’ll be dialing it back to something a bit more manageable for a regular guy. It’s one thing to read about it, another thing entirely to actually get under that bar or behind that sled day after day. Respect to Reigns, man. That’s hard work.
