This post was originally written in 2018. J.J. Watt once again came back in quick fashion from a serious injury, making it back onto the field for the Texans as they won over the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs in 2020. NFL star J.J. Watt is back. Following a nightmare 2016 season that saw the Houston Texans defensive end play just three games after suffering a herniated disc—and then another injury in 2017—Watt is looking as shredded as ever, especially his arms.
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Watt’s been beat up over previous few years—he suffered torn abdominal muscles, two herniated disk injuries, torn abductors, and a broken hand—but now that he’s through rehab and back in the gym, the 6’5”, 289-pound athletic beast thinks this year could be his best season yet. “I got a little bit more of a jump on the offseason because I didn’t play, so I’m stronger at this point than I’ve been before,” Watt told Men’s Journal. “I obviously had a difficult year in 2017, but I’m back into a regular training program and regular offseason program—it’s very good to be back in the gym just working.”
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Watt showed off just how hard he’s been working in this photo on Instagram:
one day at a time. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:07pm PDT
Watt’s explosiveness and speed are major reasons why he’s been a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner. If Watt can stay healthy, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be in the running for a fourth award in 2018. Watt’s versatility and explosiveness make him absurdly difficult for offensive linemen to block and his training reflects that. “My routine covers everything from flexibility, to power, to speed, to agility, it’s not always lifting in the gym,” Watt said. “It’s a fast-paced workout with a lot of different moving parts. We got from the field to the weight room and back again. It’s very comprehensive, including all the little muscles that an athlete needs to work on, not necessarily all the main things everybody thinks about.” Watt previously set a personal-best of 61″ on the box jump and he’s looking to set more personal records. Here are J.J. Watt’s 13 best Instagram workout moments: Bonus: Watt’s looking like the Incredible Hulk these days:
I’m not 100% sure how flexing supports the troops, but when the USO and @schwarzenegger ask, I’ll do it. #Flex4Forces A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 5, 2018 at 6:32am PDT
15: Watt working on his long jump:
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Jumping into this season like 🚀🚀🚀 #JJII A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 11, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT
14: Watt getting in some med ball work:
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❄️❄️❄️ Tonight at Midnight. Reebok.com A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT
- Watt and Texans QB Deshawn Watson get in sled work following injuries:
somethin special brewin… @deshaunwatson A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 3, 2018 at 10:07am PST
12. Watt works the ropes in the gym:
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:04pm PST
11. Watt shows off his delts before a big lift:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:28pm PDT
- Watt’s biceps look massive as he loads up with weight plates:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 26, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT
- Watt loads up the sled and gets in a stadium run for a workout:
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Hunt Greatness. #TeamReebok A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 28, 2015 at 11:24am PDT
- You have to be tough to deal with a bruise like this:
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Throwback to when this happened in the 1st half of the Bills game… A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 20, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT
- Watt gets ready for a workout:
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Remember where you came from and what it took. Know who’s important and what matters most. Let the rest think what they may. #HuntGreatness A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 31, 2015 at 5:43pm PDT
- Watt’s box jump personal record is 61 inches. Here, he gives another one a try:
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You’ll never know what you’re truly capable of until you’re willing to push yourself to the absolute limits. 5'1" fail. #PoorSpotterDidntStandAChance A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 17, 2015 at 3:09pm PDT
- Yeah, Watt is pretty damn shredded:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 29, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT
- Okay, Watt isn’t really lifting anything here, but it’s Arnold—who also happens to be a fan of sharing his workouts on social media:
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#Repost @schwarzenegger with @repostapp. ・・・ I challenged @justinjames99 to do 50 squat reps. He did 51. After dinner. Watch out, quarterbacks. Great to hang out, buddy. Keep doing big things on and off the field. #terminatormode A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 17, 2015 at 9:42am PDT
- Watt’s explosion was as strong as ever after surgery in 2016:
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Post-surgery progress. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 9:28am PDT
- As Watt laid out for Men’s Fitness in 2016, tire flips are a big part of his workout routine—and he likes the 1,000-lb variety:
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Post-Workout. 30 Reps. 1,000 pound tire. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Feb 28, 2014 at 9:10am PST
- Watt loads up a massive back squat:
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Friday’s. #NoItsNotAMaxOutRep #MorningSessionIsCake #AfternoonSessionIsTheRealDeal #BradTriesToCrushMe @nxlevelbrad A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 10, 2015 at 9:23am PDT
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This post was originally written in 2018. J.J. Watt once again came back in quick fashion from a serious injury, making it back onto the field for the Texans as they won over the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs in 2020.
NFL star J.J. Watt is back. Following a nightmare 2016 season that saw the Houston Texans defensive end play just three games after suffering a herniated disc—and then another injury in 2017—Watt is looking as shredded as ever, especially his arms.
How 15 NFL Players Train and Get Shredded for the Football Season
Read article
Watt had another standout season in 2018, making the All-Pro team while recording 16 sacks and helping the Houston Texans make the playoffs.
How 15 NFL Players Train and Get Shredded for the Football Season
Read article
How 15 NFL Players Train and Get Shredded for the Football Season
In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies
Watt’s been beat up over previous few years—he suffered torn abdominal muscles, two herniated disk injuries, torn abductors, and a broken hand—but now that he’s through rehab and back in the gym, the 6’5”, 289-pound athletic beast thinks this year could be his best season yet.
“I got a little bit more of a jump on the offseason because I didn’t play, so I’m stronger at this point than I’ve been before,” Watt told Men’s Journal. “I obviously had a difficult year in 2017, but I’m back into a regular training program and regular offseason program—it’s very good to be back in the gym just working.”
How J.J. Watt Dominates the NFL and Stays Freakishly Athletic
Read article
Watt showed off just how hard he’s been working in this photo on Instagram:
How J.J. Watt Dominates the NFL and Stays Freakishly Athletic
Read article
How J.J. Watt Dominates the NFL and Stays Freakishly Athletic
one day at a time. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:07pm PDT
one day at a time.
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:07pm PDT
Watt’s explosiveness and speed are major reasons why he’s been a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner. If Watt can stay healthy, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be in the running for a fourth award in 2018. Watt’s versatility and explosiveness make him absurdly difficult for offensive linemen to block and his training reflects that.
“My routine covers everything from flexibility, to power, to speed, to agility, it’s not always lifting in the gym,” Watt said. “It’s a fast-paced workout with a lot of different moving parts. We got from the field to the weight room and back again. It’s very comprehensive, including all the little muscles that an athlete needs to work on, not necessarily all the main things everybody thinks about.”
Watt previously set a personal-best of 61″ on the box jump and he’s looking to set more personal records.
Here are J.J. Watt’s 13 best Instagram workout moments:
Bonus: Watt’s looking like the Incredible Hulk these days:
I’m not 100% sure how flexing supports the troops, but when the USO and @schwarzenegger ask, I’ll do it. #Flex4Forces A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 5, 2018 at 6:32am PDT
I’m not 100% sure how flexing supports the troops, but when the USO and @schwarzenegger ask, I’ll do it. #Flex4Forces
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 5, 2018 at 6:32am PDT
15: Watt working on his long jump:
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Jumping into this season like 🚀🚀🚀 #JJII A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 11, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT
View this post on Instagram
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Jumping into this season like 🚀🚀🚀 #JJII
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 11, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT
14: Watt getting in some med ball work:
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❄️❄️❄️ Tonight at Midnight. Reebok.com A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT
❄️❄️❄️ Tonight at Midnight. Reebok.com
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT
13. Watt and Texans QB Deshawn Watson get in sled work following injuries:
somethin special brewin… @deshaunwatson A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 3, 2018 at 10:07am PST
somethin special brewin… @deshaunwatson
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 3, 2018 at 10:07am PST
12. Watt works the ropes in the gym:
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:04pm PST
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:04pm PST
11. Watt shows off his delts before a big lift:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:28pm PDT
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 1:28pm PDT
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View this post on Instagram
10. Watt’s biceps look massive as he loads up with weight plates:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 26, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 26, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT
9. Watt loads up the sled and gets in a stadium run for a workout:
View this post on Instagram
Hunt Greatness. #TeamReebok A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 28, 2015 at 11:24am PDT
Hunt Greatness. #TeamReebok
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 28, 2015 at 11:24am PDT
8. You have to be tough to deal with a bruise like this:
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Throwback to when this happened in the 1st half of the Bills game… A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 20, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT
Throwback to when this happened in the 1st half of the Bills game…
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 20, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT
7. Watt gets ready for a workout:
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Remember where you came from and what it took. Know who’s important and what matters most. Let the rest think what they may. #HuntGreatness A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 31, 2015 at 5:43pm PDT
Remember where you came from and what it took. Know who’s important and what matters most. Let the rest think what they may. #HuntGreatness
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 31, 2015 at 5:43pm PDT
6. Watt’s box jump personal record is 61 inches. Here, he gives another one a try:
View this post on Instagram
You’ll never know what you’re truly capable of until you’re willing to push yourself to the absolute limits. 5'1" fail. #PoorSpotterDidntStandAChance A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 17, 2015 at 3:09pm PDT
You’ll never know what you’re truly capable of until you’re willing to push yourself to the absolute limits. 5'1" fail. #PoorSpotterDidntStandAChance
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Mar 17, 2015 at 3:09pm PDT
5. Yeah, Watt is pretty damn shredded:
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A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 29, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on May 29, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT
4. Okay, Watt isn’t really lifting anything here, but it’s Arnold—who also happens to be a fan of sharing his workouts on social media:
View this post on Instagram
#Repost @schwarzenegger with @repostapp. ・・・ I challenged @justinjames99 to do 50 squat reps. He did 51. After dinner. Watch out, quarterbacks. Great to hang out, buddy. Keep doing big things on and off the field. #terminatormode A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 17, 2015 at 9:42am PDT
#Repost @schwarzenegger with @repostapp. ・・・ I challenged @justinjames99 to do 50 squat reps. He did 51. After dinner. Watch out, quarterbacks. Great to hang out, buddy. Keep doing big things on and off the field. #terminatormode
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 17, 2015 at 9:42am PDT
3. Watt’s explosion was as strong as ever after surgery in 2016:
View this post on Instagram
Post-surgery progress. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 9:28am PDT
Post-surgery progress.
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 2, 2016 at 9:28am PDT
2. As Watt laid out for Men’s Fitness in 2016, tire flips are a big part of his workout routine—and he likes the 1,000-lb variety:
View this post on Instagram
Post-Workout. 30 Reps. 1,000 pound tire. A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Feb 28, 2014 at 9:10am PST
Post-Workout. 30 Reps. 1,000 pound tire.
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Feb 28, 2014 at 9:10am PST
1. Watt loads up a massive back squat:
View this post on Instagram
Friday’s. #NoItsNotAMaxOutRep #MorningSessionIsCake #AfternoonSessionIsTheRealDeal #BradTriesToCrushMe @nxlevelbrad A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 10, 2015 at 9:23am PDT
Friday’s. #NoItsNotAMaxOutRep #MorningSessionIsCake #AfternoonSessionIsTheRealDeal #BradTriesToCrushMe @nxlevelbrad
A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 10, 2015 at 9:23am PDT
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