Okay, so I’ve been trying to get in better shape, and I saw this “Roman Reigns Workout Routine” thing online. I figured, why not? The guy’s a beast. So, I decided to give it a shot and document the whole messy, sweaty process. Here’s how it went down.
Day 1: The “Oh Crap, What Have I Done?” Day
I started by looking up what this workout even is. Apparently, it’s split into different days for different muscle groups. That made sense, I guess. Today was chest and triceps. I dragged myself to the gym, feeling pretty intimidated.
- Bench Press: I managed to do a few sets, but man, my arms were already burning. I definitely didn’t use the same weight as Roman, that’s for sure.
- Incline Dumbbell Press: Okay, these were a little easier, but still tough. I felt like a noodle.
- Dips: Forget it. I tried, really I did, but I could barely do a couple. My triceps were screaming.
- Close-Grip Bench Press: By this point, I was basically just moving the bar a few inches.
I left the gym feeling like I’d been run over by a truck. Everything hurt. I ate a big dinner – mostly protein, trying to be all healthy – and collapsed into bed.
Day 2: Legs and the Inevitable Soreness
Woke up feeling like I’d aged 50 years overnight. My chest was on fire. But, hey, it was leg day. So, I limped back to the gym.
- Squats: These are always killer. I did my best, but my form was probably terrible.
- Leg Press: My legs were already shaking, but I pushed through. Lowered the weight, of course.
- Leg Extensions: Felt a little better here, actually.
- Hamstring Curls: Ouch. My hamstrings were not happy.
By the end of it, I could barely walk. Stairs were my enemy. I spent the rest of the day trying not to move too much.
Day 3: Back and Biceps – The “I Think I Can” Day
Surprisingly, I felt a bit better today. Still sore, but less like a broken robot. It was back and biceps day, so I headed back to the iron jungle.
- Pull-ups: Okay, these were a joke. I used the assisted pull-up machine. Even then, it was rough.
- Bent-Over Rows: These felt pretty good, actually. I could feel my back working.
- T-Bar Rows: More back work. I was starting to feel a little bit like a tough guy.
- Bicep Curls: Classic. My biceps were pumped, even if they weren’t Roman-sized.
I actually left the gym feeling somewhat accomplished today. Progress, maybe?
Day 4 and Beyond: The Grind
I continued, trying some shoulder and then rest and repeated this training. I’m not gonna lie, some days were brutal. Some days I felt like quitting. I definitely didn’t stick to the routine perfectly – I skipped some exercises, lowered the weight on others, and probably took more rest days than I should have.
The Verdict (So Far)
I’m not suddenly Roman Reigns. I’m still sore, I still struggle, and I definitely don’t have his physique. But, I do feel stronger. I can lift a little more than I could before. And, honestly, I feel better about myself. It’s a long, slow process, but I’m sticking with it, my own modified, less-intense version, of course. It’s less about becoming Roman Reigns, and more about becoming a slightly less wimpy version of myself. And that’s good enough for me.
