Okay, so I kept hearing about this Roman Reigns workout. You know, the guy looks like a beast, gotta respect that. Figured I’d give it a go myself, see what it actually takes. Not expecting to look like him overnight, obviously, but just wanted to try the routine, feel it out.
Getting Started
First thing I did was try and find what the heck he actually does. Scoured around a bit online. Seemed like a lot of heavy lifting, big compound movements. Stuff like squats, deadlifts, bench presses. Not really fancy isolation stuff, more about raw power. Also saw mentions of cardio and conditioning work, which makes sense for wrestling.
So I decided to block out some time and actually commit to trying it for a bit. Cleared my schedule for the gym sessions. Didn’t want to half-ass it, you know? If I was gonna try the ‘Tribal Chief’s’ workout, I was gonna actually do it.
The First Few Sessions
Man, that first workout was something else. I started with the big lifts, focusing on form but trying to push the weight a bit, like the routine suggested. Did some heavy squats first. Felt those deep in my legs right away. Really had to brace myself and just grind through the sets.
Then moved onto bench press. Same story, felt way harder than my usual routine. It wasn’t just about lifting, it felt like controlling the weight, really powering it up. By the time I got to deadlifts later in the week, I was already feeling the effects. My back, my legs, everything felt like it had been put through the wringer.
- Squats: Heavy, focused effort.
- Bench Press: Pushing hard, felt the strain.
- Deadlifts: Really taxing, felt it everywhere.
After that first heavy lifting day, just walking normally felt like an achievement. Seriously sore. The routine also called for some conditioning stuff on other days. Things like sled pushes or carries. Did some of those too. They leave you absolutely breathless, totally different kind of tired than lifting.
Sticking With It (or Trying To)
Tried to keep this pace up for a few weeks. It was a grind, no doubt about it. Getting up, knowing I had those heavy lifts waiting for me… some days it was tough to get motivated. Had to really dig deep sometimes. There were days I had to lower the weight a bit, just wasn’t feeling strong enough. Listening to my body was key, didn’t want to get injured trying to be a hero.
It’s a demanding schedule. The intensity is high, and you need decent recovery time. Eating right and sleeping enough became super important, way more than usual. If I slacked on either, I definitely felt it during the next workout.
My Thoughts After Trying It
So, what’s the verdict? It’s intense. No question about it. It’s built for power and strength, and I definitely felt stronger after just a few weeks. Those big compound lifts really do work.
But, is it sustainable for the average person like me, long term? That’s the tricky part. It requires serious dedication, time, and focus on recovery. It’s not something you can just casually jump into. For a pro athlete like Roman Reigns, it makes sense. It’s literally his job to be in that kind of shape.
For me? I learned a lot. Pushed myself harder than usual. I might keep some elements, maybe incorporate more heavy compound lifts into my regular routine. But doing the whole thing, exactly as laid out, week after week? Probably not realistic for my lifestyle. Still, glad I gave it a shot. Respect to anyone who trains like that consistently.
