I'm not going to lie, I am now a john cena fan. squats, deads, cleans, snatches, GHR's?!?!? nice.
* Because pro wrestling involves so many body types, and wrestlers' personas are often based partly on their physical characteristics and abilities, there may be less of a cookie-cutter mentality regarding training in pro wrestling, compared with MMA. In other words, maybe nobody's telling him "no, you have to do it this way 'cause so-and-so does it this way."
I don't normally post stuff like this but I saw this video on Marunde's forum and was impressed with how John Cena lifts weights. The video shows squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, among other things.
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I'm not going to lie, I am now a john cena fan. squats, deads, cleans, snatches, GHR's?!?!? nice.
Semi-serious, semi-informed response...
* Cena probably has to do more job-related tasks that involve maximal strength with heavy weights, compared with most MMA fighters. Notably, picking up and throwing huge guys.
* Cena presumably has no concerns about weight class, and wants to be as big and strong as possible so long as he stays relatively lean.
* Pro wrestling is (I think) still a bigger money-maker than MMA, and because he's one of WWE's biggest stars, the management probably invests more money in his training than, say, Zuffa puts into their top athletes.
* Because pro wrestling involves so many body types, and wrestlers' personas are often based partly on their physical characteristics and abilities, there may be less of a cookie-cutter mentality regarding training in pro wrestling, compared with MMA. In other words, maybe nobody's telling him "no, you have to do it this way 'cause so-and-so does it this way."
I agree with the above, and I would also comment that in a sport where it's already predetermined and scripted whether you will win or lose, and the moves are choreographed, you don't have to worry about cardiovascular fitness and "gassing out," so you can just lift weights, eat a ton, and get huuuge.
Sure, you need some cardio to do pro wrestling, but let's get real, you'll never see a pro wrestler running on a treadmill while breathing through a snorkel. Cardio is a MUCH bigger concern in MMA.
beat me to it.I came here prepared to flamethrower everywhere, but actually I'm quite impressed.
beat me to it.
damn he's taking things back to the cro-magnum era with an animal strapped acrosst his back.
I should never have clicked..
I am now a John Cena fan????