One thing that fans still admire about the late?Bruce Lee, was his immense dedication towards the combat form. The martial arts champion climbed the ladder of success with his disciplined ways. Often known to maintain a detailed journal, Lee would frequently pen down his daily routines and practice moves in his diary. These routines eventually gave the martial arts legend the form and figure he had always desired.
In an Instagram post on Bruce Lee’s official page, a snapshot of his diary showed one of his training regimes. Instructions of a detailed workout routine for two days made fans comment about the star’s greatness. Let’s take a look at some of the top reactions.
The latest post on the late Bruce Lee’s official Instagram page makes fans nostalgic
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Dated February 3rd and 4th, 1968, the workout routines spanned the entire day and included many sets of punches, kicks, and sit-ups. Lee usually liked to write notes in his journal for his reference, and now those notes serve as a window through time. The writings listed down the time, number of sets, and some extra details, giving away the secret of his chiseled physique.
Some of the steps written down included six sets of leg raises, one-legged squats, hook kicks, side bends, etc. These techniques practiced to appropriate intensities gave Bruce Lee his signature physique. This sneak peek into a regular day in the star’s life gave fans an opportunity to cherish his legacy.
Most of the fans raved about how Lee was the greatest of all times, with comments like,?“what a treasure”,?“This man was truly Jack of All Trades”, and?“His dedication was on an another level for real”. Fans also realized how the legend achieved his physique with comments like,?“No wonder he was so shredded”?and?“The study of one’s own endurance”.?But Lee did not limit himself to his own learnings. He often picked up inspiration from others, including his students.
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The learning never stops: Weight training with Lee
In 1964, the legend was preparing for a duel with martial artist Wong Jack-Man. During the preparation process, he came across weight training as a method to build up strength and endurance. While he wasn’t a weight-lifting enthusiast, Lee’s students taught him some basic lifts.
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Instead of going on a route that a bodybuilder would, using heavy weights to bulk up,?Lee opted for light weights?with higher reps. The slight modification helped him build up more speed and strength. The legend wasn’t ashamed of learning from his students since learning is always an ongoing process. And that’s how Bruce Lee set an example of a good teacher, mentor, and role model.
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