How does DeMarcus Ware generate his awesome strength? Pilates. "Power is nothing without a rock-solid core. Pilates is the key to activating it. Guys, don't be fooled just 'cause women do it. It's no joke. Try it and you'll find out real quick." -DeMarcus Ware.

 

Some of Ware's favorite Pilates exercises:

One-Arm Plank

Inverted Pull up on a Ball

The Hundred with curls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.51 (wind-aided)

4.56 normal conditions

4.56 in the 40-yard dash (normal conditions)

 

 

 

Vertical Leap: 38.5"
Broad Jump: 10'7"

 

 

 

Wonderlic Score: 16/24

 

 

 

 

3-Cone Drill: 6.83
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.27

 

 

 

 

BENCH PRESS
23 reps at 225

430 lb bench press

360 power clean

Squat: 550 Pounds

 

SCOUTING REPORTS

Linebacker
Height: 6-4
Weight: 262
College: Troy

 

When DeMarcus was in college, he took a job picking chicken eggs. He was paid a nickel for each egg he got. He hated the job.

 

Uses Pilates in his preparation during the offseason.

 

Sponsored by Reebok

 

Drives a Ferrari, Denali, and a Corvette z06

 

 

 

10 inch hands

34" arms

 

excellent edge quickness and speed to rush the passer.

 

has great balance and body control.

 

has deceptive strength to hold the point of attack, using proper hand use and pad level to leverage his opponent.

 

has developed his pass-rush package with excellent counter moves.

 

has improved his ability in coverage.