AJ Hawk Off-Season Power Training

[@Winston519]

This guys cool, he should be a daily guest on a popular sports podcast.

[@olivervillacorta2032]

"I play football, I don't wanna be the best at exercising" - AJ Hawk

[@nickyj9302]

This man with a magnificent jaw line looks like a rust belt kind of guy

[@robstaaass]

Ohioan!

[@afi43567]

AJ Hawk is by far my favorite player. We grew up in the same city, went to the same high school, he played for my favorite NCAA team, and now at my favorite NFL team. He is incredible and he does not copy Clay Matthews. Please remember that 1) AJ is older than Clay. 2) AJ's hair has been that long since playing for OSU.

[@rtsensabon5438]

Dude just throwing and catching the landmine press like a boss

[@IanCBoy43]

His footwork is unreal

[@GH82nd]

Mike Vrabel at 1:39, hes learning form the best

[@doc4165]

Thanks yewww AJ

[@jasonbeaumont12]

Thanks to the mcafee show, everything AJ Hawk is now in my algorithm

[@Keranofkri]

AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK!

[@surftx11]

Don't sleep on AJ Hawk.

[@Durfotron]

Wow the resemblance is insane.

[@MsGangstaSwagga]

this guy is a beast !

[@marjensendk]

That med-ball-catching on the back extension bench is not for beginners ! i bet it works great on explosiveness in the lower back, but the risk of injury seems huge for the average.

[@percyMcQueen12]

On the high school level you're right. Being stronger/larger = being better. Changes later on though. Cuz on the college level everyones YOUR size if not bigger.

[@Robbiee42]

AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK

[@jmvknows01]

Aj Hawk!

[@Alex-vf9ur]

Get the vibe this guy like chuck berry

[@GoodLifeGodLike]

Those are some quick feet for big man.

[@jhes4204]

I'd sign him based on the hair alone....love that do.

[@iBruceLy]

this guy can tackle you real hard man! he'll take you down before you even get to pass the ball!

[@jordantoler6667]

and to add to that...how much they can squat or leg press as well

[@Bayarea415_]

Nice shirt.. D1 the place for the ATHLETE

[@TonyMon16]

lol looks like they learning some wing chun too.

[@GaryHarker801]

Sick stroops bands in the video!

[@buffalogoalie]

It is Vrabel. He and Hawk are both OSU alums

[@abcjc1]

@Shake99 i suppose u think that about clay matthews as well?

[@avoris]

was that mike vrable he was working out with?

[@swoletrain44]

OK. I got you. You are correct that virtually all football players bench press. My original point was that it shouldn't be the focus of a young athlete's training. You're on the verge of realizing this for yourself if/when you guys have a pro-day. The number of drills the scouts run are insane.

[@swoletrain44]

It isn't as difficult as you think. From the guys I have trained with, I can say that, at least, 30 percent of them could not bench 300 pounds. I played with a guy in college whose bench was over 600 pounds and he did not get much playing time. Secondly, if you slow any play down and do a BIOMECHANICAL analysis of the play, you would see that the bench motion is not used as much as you think. The reason why the bench press and 40 yard dash is important is because of scouts.

[@JamiefromHali]

Benching gives good upper body push (blocking) strength ….as well as strength to strait arm tacklers. Not to mention nice pecs lol

[@thegreatestever4220]

1:51 Vrabel?

[@NaturesSymphony]

Anyone else notice the stock FL Studio song in the background

[@skibumwin]

anyone know what shoes he is wearing?

[@bennbutters2578]

Rust belt kind of guy.

[@enjoyitbro]

1:26 thats a boss workout right there

[@charliehustlenflow]

what if ur goin into the combine. that stat might get u drafted

[@Armysoldier937]

HAHA centerville Blood BRO REPRESENT!!! Class of 2011 right Here wide receiver #92 now in the Army

[@moonwatcher211]

Thats Mike Vrabel at 1:36

[@ClevelandBaseball11111]

Smart guy, where in there did I disagree with you? Im just bringing up a point that if you go to a gym, the most common question young kids (mainly High School kids) ask is "How much you lift?" Now what lift are they referring to 90% of the time? That's what I thought. Besides that, all I hear them talking about (or exaggerating) is their love life to each other.

[@gregbrown6263]

amen

[@Samsolce]

I have a voucher for a free virus, can I use it on this site?

[@w0zoHD]

I see Coach Vrabel!

[@chunky9791]

Legendary Mike Vrabel

[@swoletrain44]

@sharif33 If your goal was to bait me into a silly argument, then I apologize. I didn't want to be rude and ignore your comment, so I will educate. I will also tell you that NO ONE does a max test. Your TRAINING should always be maximum effort or you are wasting your time and energy. Maximum effort does not equal maximum lift. And trust me, there are plenty of upper body muscles besides the pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, and triceps.

[@Scorpionbite8]

Good

[@SomeHoboProductions]

The point is that being able to bench more doesn't make you a better athlete. The young athletes want to become better at what they do, but they assume that the bench press is the easiest way to improve. The top five NFL combine bench pressers have a total of 0 pro bowls (the best bench press record holder didn't even get to play in the NFL). Though it may be glamorized, it isn't a one-way ticket to success on the field, and more people need to understand that.

[@p.slayer6394]

he's got a ring...

[@TheRippedRep]

@swoletrain44 For real the core is the most important thing because that sets you up for everything else

[@Justietok]

@renoforlive i think it's the eyes....

[@TheBlackAngusFilms]

1:51 - was that Mike Vrabel? Or just another scary lookin bearded dude?

[@whoopdattrick9390]

Yep

[@tspeez]

1:52 Vrabel sighting

[@Southpaw447]

Maybe he can use some of this power to tackle receivers and running backs.

[@MiamiFinestYo]

I'm a steelers fan....

[@zippifymecapitan]

@49fortyniners hippies were all about free love, i doubt seriously that they were that big and fit

[@SeanSmoove718]

Her long lost brother

[@58thatdude]

AMAN!!!!

[@eKh79]

Holy Shit, you`re right!!

[@swoletrain44]

Not if it isn't accompanied by speed and agility. There are guys who are repping 225 pounds 3 times as many times as me, but I play at a higher level. Scouts know what it takes to be a player. I agree that it will open some eyes if you bust out 30 reps, but if you run a 6 second 40, you'll be sitting...

[@drseth00789]

they're doing wing chun

[@xPsYcHoSyS]

Mike Vrabel! 1:36 #Patriots

[@swoletrain44]

@sharif33 You're kidding right. Do you know the premise or creed of his training? You think he spends all his time telling NFL players to worry about their bench? How often do you think he tests max bench press?

[@zyzor]

@TheBlackAngusFilms Mike Vrabel

[@swoletrain44]

Young athletes need to listen closely to some of what he is saying. Quit worrying about how much you bench press.

[@xXhello527Xx]

My place is da saints but luv da packers ma favorite team :)

[@steeleX42]

@renoforlive i see it

[@pyxiefrog124]

@OhDannnHD haha my bad thanks for informing me

[@SQITTL3Z]

@RG3NFL I know

[@MLGBudwax]

dude knows MMA....

[@YNGM1991]

At one point he was the stronger men in the league. I heard he could bench press 500lb back then

[@ROB6ZOMBIE666]

We all know anyone who calls someone a hippie is not an asshole!!! and anyone who is arrogant is NOT an asshole!!! no such thing as an asshole!

[@adu1991]

1:37 looks like they're doing kung fu

[@dnlgberry]

He looks like Hope Solo.

[@hotchocolate1758]

Click Clack

[@ChromePacker101]

he looks like Rocky Dennis hahaha

[@zyzor]

this guy would look so much better with short hair or a faux hawk.

[@bluelineexplosion]

he looks like Cameron Diaz Foreal

[@zyzor]

I thought the guy in the beginning was Christian Fauria, like damn he still works out and invested his money wisely. But its not him. He does patriots media tho.

[@sagethealchemist]

This guy should do some karate

[@p.slayer6394]

he runs like a 4.4 thats not slow

[@ruthrobel3498]

😘 Oh😲 I sent A.J. Hawk so handsome😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😚😚

[@zyzor]

Rocky Dennis lol.

[@KBBomber2468]

is it just me or does he look like cameron diaz?

[@frow1417]

Haha he does have the same facial features and jaw structure.

[@charliehustlenflow]

yh of course the game comes first, n if ur shit u wont make it out of training camp anyway. still nothing wrong with benching tho

[@SQITTL3Z]

@RG3NFL 1. I wouldn't consider that an accomplishment 2. Why are you on this video then? 3. he's a good linebacker 4. What makes you have no life by telling someone about their flaws and how was he supposed to know that you were 13? Quit using that language or I just might have to tell your mommy on you.

[@mikeanderson5772]

i guess your wrong

[@ROB6ZOMBIE666]

ANYONE WHO IS ARROGANT OR CALLS SOMEONE A HIPPIE IS NOT A HIPPIE- Quoted from God

[@buckeye4750]

hes not a hippie he owns peopoe

[@fLcGambit]

looks like they're doing martial arts haha

[@bear022013]

his hair looks good as is...he could be meaner.

[@coopers1716]

THAT DAMN BAND RUINED AJ HAWK'S KNEES.

[@DefenderOfVirginity]

?

[@coopers1716]

​@@DefenderOfVirginity Consistently running against resistance like that is absolute hell on your knees. Like grinding gears lol

[@xX7ranger3Xx]

he looks like woody harrelson

[@BigH22002]

ooppps i though he was woody harrelson...

[@swoletrain44]

This has to be sarcasm right...right...right. The bench press is a tool and that's it.

[@Nishra93]

I think you're just jealous of his hair.

[@BiHPacker]

@KBBomber2468 Lmao

[@chris65004]

cameron diaz and woodie harrelson photoshopped into the same face.

[@beenjas]

haam.. guess didn´t work our.

[@vermieter87]

More like Woody Harrelson

[@lucasgosser2298]

Weakest link on Packers starting D for the last 3 years. He looks great making tackles 5 yards down field and jumping on sacks that have already been made. I have no idea why TT keeps this guy around.

[@Nautilus1972]

Hi, I'm AJ Hawk, slow as fuck, don't do what I do.

[@Localcardshop]

fruity loops stock track lol