'It’s in the blood!'- Fred Kerley pushes limits with intense off-season workouts

'It’s in the blood!'- Fred Kerley pushes limits with intense off-season workouts

Festus Chuma 12:00 - 06.10.2024

American sprinter Fred Kerley has intensified his offseason training showcasing remarkable dedication through rigorous workouts aiming for even greater success.

Olympic 100m bronze medallist Fred Kerley is leaving no room for complacency as he takes his off-season workouts to new extremes.

The American sprinter is now turning heads off the track by sharing a glimpse of his rigorous and diverse gym routines, showing that his pursuit of greatness does not pause when the racing season ends.

With a relentless work ethic and laser focus, the 29-year-old sprinter recently posted a series of eye-catching workout videos on Instagram.

These clips offer an inspiring look into the drills that continue to keep him at the top of his game.

In one particularly memorable session, Kerley performed step-ups with a dumbbell, focusing intensely on each leg, all while “Wildside” by St. Society played in the background.

His toned legs were on full display, serving as a reminder of the dedication required to maintain such athleticism.

“Hustle isn’t a choice; it’s in the DNA,” Kerley wrote in a captivating caption accompanying the video.

His fans quickly rallied around his motivating words, with many applauding his grit and discipline.

One fan commented, “Let’s go Fred! We wanna see you crush the 200m too in 2025. Let’s go!”

Kerley’s workout regimen appears as varied as his ambitions.

From practicing elbow-to-knee cross touches to strengthen his core, to lifting enormous weights that challenge the limits of his waist strength, Kerley is leaving no muscle unworked.

In another part of the video, he performed multiple deadlift reps, each rep displaying his formidable power. These exercises are not only impressive but are crucial in preparing him for the upcoming track and field season.

One of the more striking responses to Kerley’s workouts came from an admirer who commented, “Yeah, Fred! One of your ancestors used to be a great hunter and warrior. Why not bring that DNA out of you. It’s in there!!!!!”

The fan’s enthusiastic call to Kerley’s lineage adds an entertaining twist to the already intense discussion surrounding the sprinter’s dedication.

Despite his critics in the past year he silenced them with a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris proving his elite status on the global stage.