Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase has shaped his off-field routine around the qualities that define his game: acceleration, power, agility and sustained intensity. Since entering the NFL in 2021, he has recorded 57 receiving touchdowns, the highest total among players who began their careers in that period.
Rather than training specifically for vertical jump height, Chase prioritizes becoming faster, more explosive and better conditioned. His approach is designed to support high-level movement throughout an entire game, not only during the opening drives.
A routine built for speed and control
Chase combines track-based speed sessions with strength and movement work. His program includes band-assisted mobility exercises, cone drills for sharper changes of direction, and sled pushes and backward pulls to develop lower-body force.
The workout also features rainbow medicine-ball slams, Bulgarian split squats and incline dumbbell presses. Together, these movements target rotational power, unilateral leg strength and upper-body stability--key elements for athletes who need to accelerate, stop and reaccelerate in open space.
For the sled work, Chase completes three to four repetitions over 10 to 15 yards. He performs five medicine-ball slams per side, two sets of six Bulgarian split squats and three sets of five incline dumbbell presses.
Conditioning as the foundation
The session concludes with a 10-minute air bike cooldown, reinforcing Chase's emphasis on conditioning. His training philosophy reflects a practical performance model: speed is most valuable when it can be repeated with precision under fatigue.
By pairing explosive strength with mobility and endurance, Chase's routine offers a modern example of how elite athletes are preparing for increasingly fast, dynamic and demanding sports environments. This integrated approach could continue to shape performance training across all levels of competition.
