Just because Jon Jones is awaiting a verdict for his ongoing battle with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) dating back to a failed drug test prior to UFC 200 doesn’t mean the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight king isn’t staying busy.
While Jones has been unable to add to an already masterful resume inside of the Octagon, the 29-year-old has satisfied his competitive itch by grappling amateurs and his mental itch by embarking on an epic Twitter war with Matt Mitrione. But as far as his athletic itch, “Bones” has once again turned to weightlifting, posting the following video to Instagram earlier this week:
“Felt good to throw up 500 pounds today. It’s been over four months, glad to know I still got it. Didn’t even try maxing out. I figured since I have nothing coming up I would work on my base strength. Bring on the juice jokes.”
This isn’t the first time Jones has turned to the gym during a layoff. Remember this video? It’s scary how quickly Jones is able to put up 500 pounds and yet another instance in which is athletic capability shines through all of his out-of-the-cage struggles.
If Jones can finally put it together after this USADA debacle then he may finally be able to cement himself as the greatest fighter of all time. And with strength regiments like this, Jones may climb the all-time ladder in devastating fashion.