*PSA: I’ve sparred before, and it’s only fun when you’re better than the other guy.
But if you want to spar and get the inside scoop of a fraction of what these fighters go through, by all means, do so and let us know how it goes. This will burn some extra calories and make you feel like a real fighter without hurting your pretty face. Just watch this video of him deadlifting 600 pounds!?!? That’s outrageous for only weighing 205 pounds.Īs for cardio, it wouldn’t hurt for you to get some punches and kicks in on a punching bag or with a workout partner who can hold mitts for you. He doesn’t do too many exercises but instead focuses on getting really strong on a few exercises. His workout routine is built to get you strong and powerful.
Clean From Knees W/Jump 3 sets x 10 reps. His training camp makes sure to include power exercises into his regimen. If you’ve ever seen Jones fight, you’ll know he’s extremely explosive. Jon Jones likes to stick to big compound movements like squats and deadlifts to build muscle and strength. He reported that about 80 percent of his meals were plant-based. He makes sure to include eggs, chicken, and a protein shake in his daily meal.Īlthough with his fight against Reyes, Jones made a radical switch to a nearly all- vegan diet. He eats the typical clean diet containing lean meat, vegetables, fruit, healthy fats, and quality carbs. Jones eats a balanced diet of protein, fats, and carbs. I want to show everyone that my success was not temporary.” Although, he does admit to eating some cake from time to time. As Jones states “I don’t do any cheating day. Jon Jones’ DietĪs a UFC fighter, you have to be pretty strict with your diet because these guys are cutting massive amounts of weight to be able to fight in their weight division. You don’t only want to look good, but you want your body to be a physical beast as well. Not only does Jones look the part of a fighter, but his body is powerful. Jon Jones has a lean, long physique which allows him to fight at the highest level. He’s already tall at 6’4″, but his wingspan is ghastly. Wingspans are especially important for fighting because it gives you a longer range for strikes.Īs mentioned, Jones’ wingspan is absolutely insane. Key Characteristics of Jon Jones’ BodyĪfter analyzing fighters, you’ll notice the top fighters all have long wingspans. Jones comes from a wrestling background and was a state champion in high school. Jon Jones fights in the light heavyweight division in the UFC which caps off at 205 pounds. He’s got a dominating wingspan that’s 7’1″. That explains all the crazy flying elbows and punches he does that leave his foes knocked unconscious on the canvas. Jon Jones stands at a towering 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs a crisp 205 pounds. Here’s what separates Jones from the average guy in the gym (aside from being arguably the best UFC fighter of all time). If you’re like me, you want a body like Jon Jones, but you want to stay a spectator of the sport and not put your body in harm’s way. 
Well here’s the good news, you don’t have to, and you can still build the body of one of the best fighters of all time. You don’t want to work out just for the sake of working out.īut, I also have a feeling you don’t want to take punches to the face. You want to get rewarded for all the hard work you put into the gym. Many people are in the gym every day, but they don’t have the physique of Jones.
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