NHL Summer Sizzle Workout Edition: Damon Severson

Summer is in full swing and the NHL players are up in the gym working on their fitness. NHL.com is their witness. We asked players from around the League to weigh in on their workout routines, so grab a bench and check out how the players grind it out during the offseason.

This week, for rep No. 6, Columbus Blue Jackets defensman Damon Severson shares his offseason routine:

1. What is your offseason workout routine?

Monday: Plyometrics, Weightlifting 

Tuesday: Turf Drills (speed, explosiveness), Skating 

Wednesday: Pickleball or Tennis 

Thursday: Turf Drills (speed, explosiveness), Skating 

Friday: Weightlifting, Skating

2. Favorite song to work out to?

Country Re-Mix Playlist

3. Do you prefer…? 

Cardio or lifting: Cardio 

Leg day or arm day: Leg day 

Running or biking: Biking 

Pool or hot tub: Pool

4. What is your favorite exercise? 

Sprints (explosive drills)

5. What exercise do you dread?

Squats

6. What is your go-to post-workout meal?

Wrap or smoothie

7. Who is your favorite workout buddy? 

Joel Edmundson (Los Angeles Kings defenseman)