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.

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A former intern at Philippine Red Cross: Zamboanga City Chapter, she began her journey as a bodybuilding enthusiast after being inspired by Filipino beauty vlogger Letisha Velasco's decision to enter a number of bodybuilding competitions in 2021. She relies on thorough research to write her articles and always stays updated with the latest trends to craft trustworthy and valuable content.

Felicity's favorite bodybuilding event is the IFBB Pro League in Philippines as she was left impressed by Filipino bodybuilder Joven Sagabain's performance in the past. She feels that her first experience of attending a bodybuilding competition in Zamboanga City helped her reshape her initial opinions, leaving a lasting impact.

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