David Beckham Workout

David Beckham Workout

David Beckham is a great athlete in top physical condition

David Beckham is a star soccer player who has also dabbled in modeling. As one of the premier soccer stars in the world and a recognized face of many brands, Beckham has to ensure that he maintains a great body, both on and off the field. He’s built this amazing body through strength training, conditioning/endurance training, and of course a proper diet.

David Beckham Workout Routine

David Beckham workout routine is primarily focused on making him a better soccer player. He does total body routines, rather than the typical split routine that bodybuilders do. He performs compound movements as well rather than isolation exercises.

To increase his speed and quickness, David Beckham performs plyomtrics training exercises. He also needs to increase his endurance through cardiovascular training. Obviously soccer practice helps him in this area. Soccer is a phenomenal way to get in shape as it involves sprinting combined with jogging. This is a great way to lose excess fat and this is why many soccer players maintain low body fat levels and six pack abs. Beckham’s cardio also includes body weight circuits.
David Beckham used to perform heavy weight training as well but found it added too much bulk and slowed him down. Weighing around 160lbs at 5’11″ Beckham certainly maintains a lean, functional look.

WEEK 1 Beckham’s Workout
5-minute run
Intensity: 85% MHR
Rest: 4 minutes
Sets: 3

WEEK 2
Beckham’s Workout
2-minute run
Intensity: 90% MHR
Rest: 2 minutes
Sets: 7

WEEK 3
Beckham’s Workout
1-minute run
Intensity: 95% MHR
Rest: 1 minute
Sets: 15

WEEK 4
Beckham’s Workout
60-yard turnarounds (sprint 60 yards, turn around, and sprint back)
Intensity: 20 seconds total per out-and-back sprint
Rest: 1 minute
Sets: 8 to 10
WEEK 5
Beckham’s Workout
60-yard sprint
Intensity: As hard as possible
Rest: 10 seconds
Sets: 8 to 10

 maximum heart rate (MHR)