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Joe Rogan and his dedication to fitness is an inspiration for many of his fans. The podcast host and UFC color commentator is known for his incredible physique and devotion to his health. In the past, Rogan has hosted ‘Sober October’ challenges with long-time friends and comedians, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, and Ari Shaffir. The challenge involved a month-long ordeal of fitness and abstinence from substances where Rogan, with his brutal workouts, came out on top by a ridiculous margin!

As such, a recently resurfaced video of Rogan working out with kettlebells has caused a frenzy amongst the online community. The 2-year-old video underscores the long-term commitment to fitness that Rogan endorses on his podcast and also showcases his incredible strength!

Joe Rogan and his awe-inspiring strength on display  

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In the video, Rogan can be seen doing a complex movement that involves swinging a heavy kettlebell, pressing it with one arm, and then squatting while keeping the weight raised above his head! The movement highlights the incredible core strength and stability required to handle the weight properly. Fans were left stunned in the comments by the range of motion on display, with one fan exclaiming, “And he’s actually hitting deep squats too!”

Rogan’s workout routine is nothing short of extraordinary and in a past episode of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) podcast, he highlighted his “warm-up” routine that many people would consider a full-blown workout!

He revealed, “I start off every workout with a cold plunge, I do a cold plunge for 3 minutes then I do my series of bodyweight exercises to warm myself up. Every day I do a hundred pushups and a hundred bodyweight squats. On a slantboard.”

This glimpse into Rogan’s fitness regimen exemplifies his dedication and serves as motivation for those inspired by his pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. His impressive kettlebell movement highlights the strength gained from a lifetime of intense workouts and pursuit of physical excellence!

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And while fans are left in awe of Joe Rogan’s incredible strength, a former UFC flyweight champion recently revealed Rogan’s role in his exit from the promotion!

‘Mighty Mouse’ addresses rumors of Rogan’s involvement in UFC trade 

Demetrious Johnson recently shed light on his transition to ONE Championship, clarifying that Joe Rogan wasn’t a driving force in the historic trade that saw him move from the UFC to ONE in October 2018. Therefore, rumors had circulated at the time that it was Rogan who influenced Dana White to make the deal!

However, in his recent appearance on the Jaxxon Podcast, Johnson revealed that, “See, I talked to Joe Rogan and Joe Rogan said, ‘Naw, I had nothing to do with it’… Even though Joe Rogan’s one of my biggest fans and he believes in my skill set, I think at the time that it was Dana White.’”

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During the discussion, Johnson also touched upon his time in the UFC, acknowledging that the flyweight division wasn’t as popular then. Despite his impeccable record and numerous title defenses, Johnson believes that the division’s lack of popularity in the United States, coupled with limited pay, influenced his decision to part ways with the promotion. The insights shared by Johnson provide a glimpse into the multifaceted factors that shape a fighter’s career decisions, highlighting the importance of factors beyond in-cage performance!

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What do you make of Joe Rogan’s incredible workout routine and the revelation that he wasn’t responsible for Demetrious Johnson’s trade from the UFC? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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I am Dushyant Patni, a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. My passion for Mixed Martial Arts started because my father used to be a boxer and a martial arts fanatic. It passed down to me as my first pair of boxing gloves were his old ones! Prior to joining EssentiallySports, I honed my writing and editing skills across various organizations as a writer and an editor.
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