On July 8, Oleksandr Usyk shared a video on his Instagram, captioning it “WORKOUT
.” In the video, he was seen doing a variety of exercises, including:
All these exercises in this session will help Usyk deliver more intense and damaging punches to his opponents. Along with punches, keen focus and concentration play a significant role in dominating the opponent.
Which is why the boxer has recently been training for this. On June 18, he shared a video with his fans on social media. The post said, “Focus and concentration check
.” In the video, Usyk was seen doing a reaction training drill, which includes:
These training sessions are the real secrets behind Usyk’s dominance over his opponents in the ring.
But behind his success, training accounts for only 50%, with the remaining 50% attributed to his dietary habits.
According to RBC-UKRAIN, during the preparation for the bout, Usyk follows a strict diet regimen under the guidance of nutritionist Kateryna Tolstikova. He eats a perfectly balanced, protein-rich diet with precise portions. Different sources of Usyk’s balanced diet include:
Protein sources
Fats sources
Carbohydrate sources
In fact, a typical lunch meal of Usyk includes:
For snacks, the Ukrainian boxer prefers date sandwiches, bananas, and protein shakes.
So, this perfect combination of healthy eating and regular training makes him a tough competitor in the ring.
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