Conor McGregor Workout (Gain the Competitive Edge)

 

Love him, or hate him, Conor McGregor is a great fighter and his a physique to match his athletic-ability. Not everyone wants to be an MMA fighter however, it’s lots of hard work, dedication and pain, and your body will not thank you for all the injuries you’ll inevitably accumulate.  You may wish to look like a fighter though…

ConorLegs

 

Workout at Your Own Risk – Consult Your Doctor before undertaking a new regime

 



Workout to Look Like Conor McGregor



  • Strong Deltoids (Shoulder Muscles)

Before looking to ‘shape & tone’ your shoulder muscles, you’ll first need to increase the amount of lean muscle on your shoulders.

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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Isometric Exercises

 

Rear Delt-Flys

This one is also good for your posture

or do these modified-rows to hit your rear-shoulder muscles

 



  • V Shaped Upper Body

To obtain the classic bodybuilder V shape, a strict diet is always going to be a key element.

Exercises that build your deltoids (above) and lats (latissimus dorsi) will also be crucial.

latissmus dorsi

Lats AKA Latissmus Dorsi Muscle in the Back – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latissimus_dorsi_muscle

 

Wide Grip Pull Ups

Also great for core strength

 



  • Tear Drop Quads

 

Front Squats

 

 

 



Conor Workout Plan

Day 1

Warm up on foam roller + 5 minutes skipping

Wide Grip Pull Ups – 3 sets of 8-12 reps

Eccentric Chin ups – 2 sets of 8 reps

1 Arm Row – 2 sets of 10 reps

Rear Delt Flys – 1 set of 12 reps

 

Day 2

Warm up

Seated Shoulder Press 3 x 8-12 reps

Military Press 2 x 10 reps

Isometric Bridge Exercise:

 

Day 3

Warm Up

Front Squats 3 x 10 reps

Box Jumps 3 x 6 reps

Ball Hamstring Curls

Day 4

Warm Up

Bench Press 3 x 8-12 reps

Clap Press ups 3 x 8 reps

 



Workout Move Like Conor McGregor

 

  • Core & Balance

Single leg deadlifts

Single Leg Squats

 

Lots of stretching:

 

  • & More Balance Exercises

 

 

About Drew

MMA, Fitness & Marketing enthusiast from North Wales, UK. A Stoic Hippy with no hair. Not to boast but - 1st Class Degree in Sports Science from Loughborough, MSc in Nutrition from the University of Liverpool. 20 years experience of weight & fitness training.
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