We all know IshowSpeed is known for his chaos, energy, unfiltered streams, and of course… barking. But in the past few months he has been challenging streamers, rappers, and even pro athletes to race with him, claiming he is the fastest, and in his races he won most of the time, and social media started calling him the most athletic streamer.

He can lift a car (yes, literally), jump insanely high, and has raced some seriously fit people like Ashton Hall, Daniel LaBelle (yes, the guy whose entire content is based on running), KSI, Sketch, Travis Scott, and even Noah Lyles, the fastest man on the planet.

So it’s no surprise if it makes you wonder:
How is IShowSpeed so athletic?

Honestly, I got a little curious and eventually started digging into the podcasts he has been featured on, watching race breakdowns, comparing body frames, and even rewatching some of his most chaotic streams. And what I found is actually insane, and after knowing it, you will know why he is fast and, last but not least, how he turned out to be better than average when it comes to athleticism.

Breaking Down His Races: Is It Skill or Just Hype?

Let’s start by looking at his races. While most of the people he raced aren’t full-time athletes—some are streamers, some rappers—there’s still a pattern.

When I watched his race against Ashton Hall and Daniel LaBelle over and over, I got to know about his crazy running form.

Speed actually runs like a trained athlete.

His running form is surprisingly refined:

• Elbows swinging at a 90° angle
• Body posture between 80° and 90°
• Strong knee drive
• Shoulders relaxed but aligned

These sprinting techniques are followed by the pro athletes that make it to the Olympics. It doesn’t matter whether he trained this consciously or it’s just instinctive; Speed uses proper form, and of course it gives him an advantage in the races.

So while many of his opponents might underestimate him or rely on raw speed, Speed brings actual technique, and that sets him apart.

But Is That Enough?

Now you might ask, “Just having a good running form can’t make you win races, right?”

Exactly—and that brings us to the next point.

Speed Has a Workout History Most Don’t Know

He was featured on the YouTube channel Club Shay Shay in a podcast. In that podcast, he claimed he trains 4-5 days a week with an intense training of 40-50 minutes. Even in some old podcast clips, he said in his school days he used to play basketball and was good at it.

He wasn’t just some benchwarmer either—he was active, fast, and intense. His basketball background gave him agility, explosive movements, and hand-eye coordination, all of which play a big role in sprinting and jumping.

On his stream, you can witness him doing HIIT-type movements, randomly jumping, sprinting across the room, or doing rage-driven body shakes. What he does looks chaotic, and it actually is, but we can’t deny the fact that those fast-twitch muscle movements build reflexes and speed over time.

In fact, when you look at his body frame, 2 years before and2 years after his rise to fame, the transformation is noticeable. I mean, he is a fast learner and has developed more muscle, especially in his legs and core. That can be part of his genetics and the result of staying consistently active.

The KSI Reality Check: Speed Isn’t an Elite Athlete

Let’s be real for a second, though; he’s not unbeatable as an athlete.

Remember when KSI challenged him to box with him?
Speed got his ass beat, plain and simple.

It was a bit of a wake-up call for his fans who thought Speed was untouchable. But it also helped place him where he belongs: above average, but not elite.

Speed isn’t a professional athlete. He doesn’t train like Noah Lyles, he doesn’t box like KSI, and he’s not built for combat sports or football. But what he does have is

• Great reflexes
• Explosive speed
• High agility
• Tonnes of energy

That makes him “athletic” in his own way, not a competitor on the world stage, but definitely fitter and faster than the average person.

The Secret Weapon: His Streaming Lifestyle

This is the part people completely miss:
The thing is, his chaotic streaming career actually fuels his fitness.

Think about it, in every stream, Speed is

• Screaming
• Jumping
• Running around
• Reacting with full-body movement
• Barking with full chest energy

When Speed streams, he doesn’t just sit in front of the screen like other streamers. Brother, he is literally doing a full-body workout—sometimes he jumps, sometimes he runs, sometimes he dances, and sometimes he goes into fight mode!

All these movements combined work out like HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) for him—without any treadmill!

And through this process his body:

• increases endurance
• increases explosiveness
• His cardio level becomes top-notch.
• He doesn’t even go himself, but he does a small workout every day in his streams!

That’s why his stamina is solid, his muscle memory is sharp, and his heart rate is also naturally maintained high.

So when it comes time to run, or there is a race, the speed does not get tired easily. And his reflexes are so fast, as if it is a cheat code of some game!

So… is IShowSpeed really athletic?

Now let’s get to the real question: Yes, brother, he is! But with a little context. Look, he is not an Olympian. Nor is he a UFC fighter. Nor would it be right to make him compete with pro athletes in the 100-meter sprint.

But when it comes to:

• Explosive power
• Fast reflexes
• Sprints and short bursts of movement
• Casual sports like basketball, football, or even boxing-type moves

Then, brother, Speed outshines many, especially when compared to streamers, influencers, or YouTubers.

He has developed all this naturally, thanks to:

1. Played sports during school time
2. Constant movement during stream
3. Sprinting form, which he himself may not know is correct
4. Sometimes he also does off-stream training.
5. Overall maintains a physically active lifestyle

And in today’s digital era, where people spend 8 hours glued to the screen, people like Speed are a rare breed.

Final Verdict: IShowSpeed is a guy of a different level (a little bit of a built-different vibe).

So brother, it is a simple thing—Speed is not going to win any Olympic gold tomorrow or in days, but if he wants to race with some rapper, YouTuber, or TikToker…

So he will easily put everyone at ease.

And the most interesting part is this—he never planned to become an athlete. It all just happened in his natural energy, chaos, and fun.

From basketball to barking, his every movement is a kind of performance. And today, he has become a fit, fast, and agile guy—without any planned training!

So when he races with Daniel LaBelle or kicks the air in his room, one thing is clear:
IShowSpeed is built for movement. And maybe that’s why its content is so fun and engaging.