The fittest player in the NFL is New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford

THE fittest guy in the NFL is not a quarterback, cornerback or running back — he’s a punter. Yes a punter.

The NFL’s fittest guy is a punter ... seriously

THE fittest guy in the NFL is not a quarterback, cornerback or running back — he’s a punter. Yes a punter.

Steve Weatherford is the punter for the New York Giants and he’s ripped, seriously ripped.

Weatherford is almost as famous for his toned abs, bulging biceps and perfect pecs as he is for his exploits on the field.

Don’t believe us? Check out what the experts at Muscle and Fitness said about Weatherford:

At 6’2” and 230 pounds, with meticulously shaped symmetrical muscle and a scant 5% body fat, he is a perfect example of an overused term: a freak ... no one in the NFL is fitter than Weatherford — in fact, no one’s even close.

Want to see the muscles in action? Watch as Weatherford bench presses, and drops, ESPN’s Rick Reilly:

And the NFL’s fittest guy wants to help you get fitter too, regularly posting pictures of his workouts and answering questions from his fans:

“@jasonhartelius: @Weatherford5 are you tweeting from inside your hyperbaric chamber right now?” Affirmative pic.twitter.com/FxI7Vn2Asw

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 6, 2014

“@Joe_Krull15: @Weatherford5 Preferred pre/post workout meal?” Pre- 8 egg whites, Turkey bacon, oatmeal. Post- chicken/rice/veggies

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 6, 2014

Tryna get healed up Game day is fast approaching Thx 4 all the prayers and support #HyperbaricOxygenChamber pic.twitter.com/2BYXCGjbng

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 6, 2014

And what’s Steve’s number one tip?

My training philosophy: Kill yourself, just don't die.... http://t.co/Zl2ef0g7mX pic.twitter.com/o2Z1ZG1azK

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 4, 2014

Originally published as The fittest player in the NFL is New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford