‘Animal work’ – Saquon Barkley reveals truth behind insane workout that saw him smash NFL record
Saquon Barkley is known as Quadzilla for a reason. The Philadelphia Eagles running back is one of the most explosive athletes on the planet and his workout routine is legendary. Barkley leaves no stone unturned in his quest for perfectionFirst We Feast YouTube His ridiculous physique helped him smash Terrell Davis’ NFL rushing record and win a first Super Bowl ring. He was handsomely rewarded with the most lucrative running back contract ever. Barkley’s latest challenge was appearing on Sean Evans’ ‘Hot Ones’ to take on some fiery hot wings. While chatting to the host, he was asked to share his most ‘unique’ workout and shared some insight into the depths he goes to stay battle-ready. “I think one that would be a unique way, it kinda looks unique, it’s called animal work,” he explained. “You do poses like an animal. You walk like a gorilla and stuff like that. “It looks crazy from the outside looking in. But there’s a theory behind it that makes sense. “That’s the weirdest thing that I’ve done and every offseason I’m looking for new ways to adapt because you have to.” Barkley was named Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,447 yards, including the playoffs, to break Davis’ mark. He was immediately handed a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million. Barkley has made a mockery of the Giants’ decision to let him walkGetty The rusher is a phenomenal athlete and takes his body seriouslyInstagram@saquon Every player gets a ‘welcome-to-the-NFL moment’ when they leave college and even a physical specimen like Barkley was in for a shock after dominating opponents at Penn State. “I’ll tell you this story, Julius Peppers [the Hall of Fame defensive end],” he shared with Evans. “Obviously an unbelievable talent. “My rookie year we had a play where I broke it outside and got blown dead, there was a flag on it. “He had me right here by my shoulder pads and I’m like, ‘He’s trying me.’ So I tried to hit his arm down and he didn’t move. I hit it again, he didn’t move. “I’m looking at him like, ‘Alright brother, come on, let me go.’ That’s when I realized there’s a difference between grown man strength and being strong in the weight room. “That’s probably the most humbling moment of my life, not just on the football field but as a man, too. Because in that moment I would definitely have needed help. It was like, ‘He’s strong strong, I’m strong, but he’s super strong.” NFL's Greatest...... Ranking the top 10...... Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady? Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top? Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare? Despite that early setback, Barkley has been credited with reminding people of the value running backs bring on the field. Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders praised the Eagles standout for restoring pride to rushers. “Oh yeah, they’ve been devalued,” Sanders told RG. “Obviously Saquon is a perfect example of that mentality with what he went through in New York and just the conversation around running backs over the last handful of years. “What Saquon did, I think he really restored a lot of faith in what the running back position can do. “He’s a unique individual in that his skill set, the way he plays the game, the situation he’s in, the great team that he’s surrounded by — all those things matter and help with what he’s doing. But he’s certainly a generational type of talent.” Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
Saquon Barkley is known as Quadzilla for a reason.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back is one of the most explosive athletes on the planet and his workout routine is legendary.
His ridiculous physique helped him smash Terrell Davis’ NFL rushing record and win a first Super Bowl ring.
He was handsomely rewarded with the most lucrative running back contract ever.
Barkley’s latest challenge was appearing on Sean Evans’ ‘Hot Ones’ to take on some fiery hot wings.
While chatting to the host, he was asked to share his most ‘unique’ workout and shared some insight into the depths he goes to stay battle-ready.
“I think one that would be a unique way, it kinda looks unique, it’s called animal work,” he explained.
“You do poses like an animal. You walk like a gorilla and stuff like that.
“It looks crazy from the outside looking in. But there’s a theory behind it that makes sense.
“That’s the weirdest thing that I’ve done and every offseason I’m looking for new ways to adapt because you have to.”
Barkley was named Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,447 yards, including the playoffs, to break Davis’ mark.
He was immediately handed a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million.
Every player gets a ‘welcome-to-the-NFL moment’ when they leave college and even a physical specimen like Barkley was in for a shock after dominating opponents at Penn State.
“I’ll tell you this story, Julius Peppers [the Hall of Fame defensive end],” he shared with Evans. “Obviously an unbelievable talent.
“My rookie year we had a play where I broke it outside and got blown dead, there was a flag on it.
“He had me right here by my shoulder pads and I’m like, ‘He’s trying me.’ So I tried to hit his arm down and he didn’t move. I hit it again, he didn’t move.
“I’m looking at him like, ‘Alright brother, come on, let me go.’ That’s when I realized there’s a difference between grown man strength and being strong in the weight room.
“That’s probably the most humbling moment of my life, not just on the football field but as a man, too. Because in that moment I would definitely have needed help. It was like, ‘He’s strong strong, I’m strong, but he’s super strong.”
NFL's Greatest......
Ranking the top 10......
Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?
Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?
Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more
Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?
Despite that early setback, Barkley has been credited with reminding people of the value running backs bring on the field.
Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders praised the Eagles standout for restoring pride to rushers.
“Oh yeah, they’ve been devalued,” Sanders told RG. “Obviously Saquon is a perfect example of that mentality with what he went through in New York and just the conversation around running backs over the last handful of years.
“What Saquon did, I think he really restored a lot of faith in what the running back position can do.
“He’s a unique individual in that his skill set, the way he plays the game, the situation he’s in, the great team that he’s surrounded by — all those things matter and help with what he’s doing. But he’s certainly a generational type of talent.”
Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
