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Despite Bench Pressing an Impressive 550 Lbs, Hulk Hogan Once Revealed a Shocking Detail About Working With Heavy Weights: “I Just Switched Over”

Published 02/05/2023, 1:30 PM EST

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Hulk Hogan is one of the most popular in the world of pro wrestling. Over the years, the 69-year-old Hogan has registered as one of the industry’s true legends. However, apart from acting, Hogan has also been active in movies and reality shows while maintaining his physique.

It was Hogan’s massive physique and impressive body that got him recognized all over the world and made him a popular star. The Hulkster’s impressive physique and charisma charmed his fans all over the world and made them go gaga over The Hulkster.

Although, after making the switch to WCW from WWE in 1993, Hogan would lose a considerable amount of weight, while maintaining his ripped and muscular look. Hogan was known for his massive bench-press records and his 24inches pythons.

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However, fans never saw his deadlift. During a Q&A session from 5 years ago, Hogan would address why the fans never saw his deadlift. When a fan would state her deadlift record, and ask Hogan about his, he would congratulate her on her record. But, soon, he would state and reveal the reasons which stopped him from deadlifting, and certain other activities.

WWE Legend Hulk Hogan reveals the reasons behind him not deadlifting

Deadlifting is one of the toughest workouts ever. However, while fans expected The Hulkster to deadlift, he revealed his injuries prevented him from deadlifting or squatting. He claimed that he stopped all of those activities 3 decades ago when his knees were giving up.

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Hogan said, “my deadlift is pretty much dead in the water because I quit deadlifting and doing bench presses and any time of heavy squats almost 30 years ago.” He claimed the reasons as his knees were starting from all the wrestling, and it stopped him from doing those exercises.

However, he claimed that while he stopped training certain bodyparts, he started focusing more on the other ones. Hogan said, ” I just switched over and started training body parts but I did have the size. I did had the size originally, so I kept pumping blood in the arms, in the legs. and the chest to keep the size.” Despite being 69-years-old, Hogan is in excellent shape, and has much better fitness than any of his other colleagues.

What is the workout routine of Hulk Hogan?

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Although he is way past his prime now, Hogan still is in no mood to stop. Working out daily and maintaining his physique is one of the priorities of The Hulkster. Back in his prime, it was quite difficult to compete with Hogan.

However, he still is no match for any of his former colleagues, and makes sure to keep it that way by maintaining peak fitness form. Although, earlier Hogan was known for pumping the iron and lifting massive weights, he has now reduced it. Hogan now trains at his home with much lighter weights, but more with an increased number of reps. He maintains his fitness by undergoing the gym routine, a balanced diet, and a healthy lifestyle.

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We would want to wish several more healthy and happy years to Hulk Hogan.

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Shounak Chakrabarti

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Shounak Chakrabarti is WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism, he wants to stand tall as an objective journalist. An avid fan of wrestling from childhood, Shounak has followed the sport from its very core and Seth 'Freakin' Rollins just happens to be his favorite wrestler.
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