Derrick Henry rushed for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. Photo by Nicole Fridling/Icon Sportswire

Watch: This Derrick Henry workout is intense

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/27/21

If you’re wondering how Derrick Henry is able to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, his workouts might give you a hint.

The 27-year-old doesn’t mess around in the weight room. Take a look at this video, which shows Henry combining a strength and balance exercise.

.@KingHenry_2's workouts are intense

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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) March 27, 2021

Did you see that? He was doing pushups against an unstable band, while on a balance ball, and with a weighted heavy chain around his neck.

Henry has some special gifts. He has sprinter speed at 6-foot-3 and 247 pounds. But he also maximizes his gifts by working his tail off, as this video shows.

The Beast from Yulee, Florida, has won the NFL rushing title two years in a row. He rushed for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He also gave his Titans teammates some nice customized gifts to celebrate his big season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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