Super Bowl champion, Pro Bowler, Hall of Famer and TV show host- Shannon Sharpe has done it all and is still going strong. The former Broncos TE has not won just one Super Bowl but is a 3x champion. The athlete-cum-presenter was a record holder in his position and has kept the zest for life and training alive, even after retirement.

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Sharpe to give players like DK Metcalf a run for his money?

On his birthday, Sharpe shared some photos on his Twitter handle. He posted two photos of himself shirtless and one in custom suits. He wrote, “The front & back of your favorite Unc celebrating his 54th bday. Yes, unc turned 54 today. Had I not told you my age. You prob wouldn’t have guessed it. Now that I’m telling you, you prob don’t believe it. Happy Bday to everyone celebrating a bday today & Cancer’s rule the world”.

In the images, we can see Sharpe flexing his muscles. Even at 54, he has impressive arms and back muscles. His incredible conditioning at this age has caught fans and analysts by surprise. It has also left them with a lot of questions regarding how the former TE stays in such shape at his age.

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In fact, his remarkable fitness means that the former Broncos defensive player can legitimately compete against athletes who are known to be gym freaks. Sharpe’s current physique can give players like DK Metcalf and Aaron Donald a run for their money. Despite being in his 50s, it seems Sharpe has an excellent diet and the perfect diet to allow for such a physique.

What does Sharpe have to say about training?

There is no doubt that Sharpe is fit as he has been working out for almost 3 decades. In an interview, he mentioned he used to work out six days a week before. With age, however, he has brought it down to four. He also mentioned his dislike for a sedentary lifestyle and how difficult it was for him to not be active for 3 months after getting both hips replaced.

Sharpe mentioned that his training philosophy has changed over the years. As a retired player, he no longer feels the need to go all-in

every single time. Rather, he focuses on maintenance using moderate weights. He said, “I don’t need to be the strongest 54-year-old in America”. While Sharpe may not be the strongest 54-year-old in the country, fans would agree from his latest photos that the former Broncos player is definitely one of the fittest in his age group in the country.

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