Tyson Bagent’s Intense Summer Workout RegimenTyson Bagent’s Intense Summer Workout Regimen Amidst the off-season quarterback shuffle in Chicago, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent remained focused on his own improvement. Bagent’s summer workouts were highly demanding, including a grueling “mile burpee broad jump” session with his friend Derek Gallagher. The workout involved alternating burpees and broad jumps for a distance of one mile, taking approximately 70 minutes to complete. In addition to the intense physical exertion, Bagent emphasized the mental toughness that such workouts instill. He believes that by pushing his limits beyond what others might endure, he gains a psychological edge on the field. “The mental edge that it gives me in terms of figuring out what I can tolerate versus what the other person can tolerate gives me a little bit of a mental edge,” said Bagent. This summer’s intense training has also translated to improvements in Bagent’s on-field performance. As a veteran with four starts under his belt, he now feels more comfortable and in control of the offense. Despite his impressive offseason training, Bagent acknowledges that his conditioning is also a testament to his rigorous workouts. Bagent’s journey is a reminder of the relentless dedication and hard work required to succeed in the NFL. By embracing demanding physical and mental challenges, he has positioned himself to make a significant contribution to the Bears’ success this season.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – While the entire city of Chicago wondered how the Bears’ quarterback room would change this offseason, returning backup quarterback Tyson Bagent paid no attention.
“I was too busy working my butt off.”
There was no time to worry about whether the team would make a major change or bring in an established veteran to take over the No. 2 quarterback position. Just work hard.
From the sound of it, “grinding my face off” might be an understatement. Here’s Bagent’s description of one of his intense summer workouts:
“June 19th. Shout out to one of my best friends, Derek Gallagher. One mile burpee broad jump. Hour and seven minutes. Come on. Burpee. Broad jump. Burpee. Broad jump. One mile.”
And here’s a video of a burpee to further illustrate how crazy that is.
Bagent said he and Gallagher did that combo for a half-mile, starting in Gallagher’s backyard and ending at a river. Then they hit the river and did burpees and long jumps all the way back to Gallagher’s house.
As if that doesn’t sound crazy enough, this training was part of Gallagher’s birthday party.
“Every year he picks a ridiculous workout to do on his birthday.”
Bagent says he doesn’t know how many calories he burned during the workout, but based on the meal he ate after the workout, it must have been quite a few.
“Shout out to Shepherdstown, WV. Betty’s Restaurant… I just got six eggs and bacon. And some toast.”
Such training doesn’t necessarily help Bagent become better at football or develop certain skills, but Bagent does believe it gives him an edge on the field.
“The mental edge that it gives me in terms of figuring out what I can tolerate versus what the other person can tolerate, in a way, gives me a little bit of a mental edge when I get to these types of things and people start complaining about our schedule,” Bagent said. “I can kind of have in the back of my mind that I’ve done things that are way worse than this, that I can really handle anything that comes my way and be able to let the most important thing be the most important thing and let it roll off my back and just react to what’s happening.”
Camp is different for Bagent this year. He’s no longer the relatively unknown UDFA working his way up the depth chart to earn a starting job. Bagent has already proven he belongs in the NFL with four starts last season. The rookie hurdles have been cleared.
“The speed at which I can paint the picture in my head and understand my sequence of actions before I get to the line of scrimmage is night and day different than last year. I feel very comfortable and in control of the offense as a whole. It’s nice to be able to play fast without hesitating for a second.”
Of course, there will be no problems with his condition either.
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