Alright folks, let me tell you about my recent little experiment: the “Tyler Bate Liv Morgan” thing. Yeah, I know, sounds kinda weird, right? But stick with me, it’ll make sense… hopefully.
So, I was watching some wrestling the other day (don’t judge!) and I got this crazy idea. I was thinking about how Tyler Bate is this super strong, technical wrestler, and Liv Morgan is this energetic, never-give-up kind of performer. I wondered what would happen if I tried to combine those two styles in my own fitness routine. Could I get stronger and more explosive while also building up my cardio and endurance?
Phase 1: The Tyler Bate Bit
First, I focused on the Tyler Bate part. This meant heavy lifting, focusing on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses. I started by figuring out my 5-rep max for each exercise. That sucked, by the way. Always feels like I’m gonna throw up. Then I followed a 5×5 program, increasing the weight each week.
- Squats: Working up to 225 lbs for 5 reps
- Deadlifts: Managed 275 lbs – felt pretty good about that
- Overhead Press: Struggled with this one, only got to 135 lbs
I did this for about 4 weeks. The goal was to build a solid strength base. And honestly? I did feel stronger. My back didn’t hurt as much when I picked up heavy stuff around the house, which is always a win.
Phase 2: Liv Morgan Mania
Next, it was time for the Liv Morgan part. This was all about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight exercises. Think burpees, mountain climbers, jump squats, the works. I also incorporated some cardio, like running sprints and jumping rope.
My routine looked something like this:
- Warm-up: 5 minutes of light cardio (jogging, jumping jacks)
- HIIT Circuit: 30 seconds of exercise, 15 seconds rest, repeated for 4 rounds. I mixed up the exercises each day.
- Cardio: 20 minutes of running sprints or jumping rope.
- Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching.
This was brutal. I was sweating like crazy, and my lungs were burning. But after a few weeks, I started to feel like I had more energy. I could run longer and harder, and I wasn’t getting as winded doing everyday tasks.
Phase 3: The Blend
Finally, I tried to blend the two styles together. I did this by incorporating some lighter weightlifting into my HIIT workouts. So, instead of just doing burpees, I would do burpees with dumbbells. Or, instead of just doing jump squats, I would do jump squats with a barbell.
This was actually pretty fun. It kept things interesting and challenged my body in new ways. I also found that it helped me to maintain my strength while improving my cardio.
The Results?
So, did it work? Well, I didn’t magically transform into Tyler Bate or Liv Morgan. But I did see some improvements. I got stronger, I got more explosive, and I improved my cardio. I also felt more confident and energetic.
It’s not a miracle cure, and it takes hard work, but it’s definitely something I’ll keep doing. Maybe I’ll call it the “Bate-Morgan Method” or something equally ridiculous. Who knows?
Anyway, that’s my “Tyler Bate Liv Morgan” experiment. Let me know what you think. And if you try it, let me know how it goes!
