Jerome Cunningham's Agility and Sprint Workout for Football Performance

Jerome Cunningham's Agility and Sprint Workout for Football Performance

Football season is upon us, and no matter how fast or skilled you think you are, there's always room for improvement. Tight end Jerome Cunningham has the workout that players of all levels need to enhance their agility and speed for total dominance.

The gridiron is like a second home. Die-hards live for football season, and it means even more to those who are actually down on the field. Players are constantly looking for ways to gain an edge over their opponents—and one of those ways (perhaps the most important) is by improving endurance, agility, and speed.

Football is a fast-paced sport, and the better you can navigate the field, the more of a threat you are. Coaches drool over athleticism. And let's be real—the slowest and least skillful with their feet are gonna be the first to get tackled.

But do you take the time to run the routes, the sprints, and do the recovery work on your own? It doesn't matter when or where you do it, just as long as you do, and tight end Jerome Cunningham prefers to get in shape and sharpen his game under the sun.

"I lean more toward a beach workout when there are sunny days because it's tougher to run on sand than the ground or grass," says the 6-foot-3, 250-pounder, who has played for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. "It's also less taxing on the joints. There are so many benefits from running on the sand, especially for your leg muscles and foot muscles."

Give Cunningham a 75-degree day, and he's hitting the sand for sure. If you don't live near a beach, or the weather has already turned on you, don't worry—that won't excuse you from this workout. A grass field or indoor turf works just as well, especially if these football drills are new to you. Complete this workout once a week to see the benefits carry over into your football performance.

Equipment you'll need for this workout:

Cones or some object to mark distances

Band or hip circle for glute work

Sled and weights (optional, skill-level dependent)