Okay, fine: The actual Pro Bowl game might be a little bit of a joke. No one wants to be the guy who gives someone a career-ending injury in an exhibition game.

But making it onto the Pro Bowl roster? That’s no laughing matter for NFL players.

Each athlete is voted in based on the work they do on the field during the season, but what really gets them to that level comes from the countless hours spent in the gym and on the practice field working out.

It’s those late-night workouts when nobody’s watching. The extra sessions after practice, when everyone else went back into the locker room. The workout at home after a long day of meetings. Those times when the fans aren’t there and it’s just you and your reflection in the mirror pushing yourself to do more—that’s what builds All-Star talent.

One example? Take it from Jamal Liggin, the performance coach and trainer who works with Odell Beckham Jr. (and many, many other NFL players), who told Men’s Fitness just how committed OBJ is to his work.

“Odell called me one time at midnight, and was like, ‘Dude I’m about to get off a plane. Let’s get some work in,'” Liggin says. “We ended up training from like 2 to 4 in the morning. That’s the kind of guy Odell is and how dedicated he is.”

That’s how you become a Pro Bowl player.

Here are 19 players in the Pro Bowl getting at it and just crushing their workouts:

19. D.J. Alexander, Kansas City Chiefs – AFC, Special Teams

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18. Demaryius Thomas – AFC, Wide Receiver

SlightWork.. Thanks to my boy @the_footdoctor .. StriveForGreatness… 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

A post shared by Demaryius Thomas (@demaryiust88) on Jul 17, 2016 at 7:10pm PDT

 

17. Geno Atkins, Cincinnati Bengals – AFC, Defensive End

A post shared by Geno Atkins Jr (@genosacks) on Apr 10, 2013 at 10:53am PDT

 

16. Kyle Juszczyk, Baltimore Ravens – AFC, Fullback

@jforsett @alevine.sr Yall aren't the only ones workin #workoutvid @zobot_34

A post shared by Kyle Juszczyk (@juicecheck44) on Jun 28, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

 

15. Darian Stewart, Denver Broncos – AFC, Safety

The start of something beautiful! Iron sharpens Iron #workk

A post shared by Darian Stewart (@bamabred24) on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:55pm PDT

 

14. Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers – NFC, Tight End

Cool Upper Plyo Push-up Warmup today. Keep things interesting. Of course working to a little @kingsofleon

A post shared by Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) on Mar 30, 2015 at 3:50pm PDT

 

13. Cameron Wake, Miami Dolphins – AFC, Defensive End

A post shared by Mr. Wake (@ninety1) on Aug 26, 2014 at 3:45pm PDT

 

12. Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens – AFC, Kicker

What's your ALL OUT?! S/o to @otheoryfitness for helping me get right for the grind that is football season! #AllOut #orangetheoryfitness

A post shared by Justin Tucker (@jtuck9) on Oct 5, 2015 at 1:23pm PDT

 

Whatever Tucker is doing, it’s working. See him blast a 75-yard field goal in Pro Bowl practice:

From 75 in sunny Orlando! Shoutout to #RavensFlock!!

A post shared by Justin Tucker (@jtuck9) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:18am PST

 

11. Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks – NFC, Defensive End

Working

A post shared by Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) on Nov 12, 2016 at 12:50pm PST

 

10. Ndamukong Suh, Miami Dolphins – AFC, Defensive Tackle

#TBT Bringing in the heat, sprinting in a temperate controlled room #95degrees #NikeWorldHeadquaters

A post shared by Ndamukong Suh (@ndamukong_suh) on Jul 16, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

 

9. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys – NFC, Wide Receiver

I will find a way to get some kind of work in #x

A post shared by Dez Bryant (@dezbryant) on Jan 12, 2016 at 6:58pm PST

 

Always in the mood ….. #throwupthex #teamjordan

A post shared by Dez Bryant (@dezbryant) on Jul 12, 2014 at 8:52pm PDT

 

8. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs – AFC, Tight End

Who want them hands?! 😂😂😂 @aricjones

A post shared by Travis Kelce (@killatrav) on Jul 4, 2014 at 7:05pm PDT

 

7. Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants – NFC, Wide Receiver

I hear em talkin….

A post shared by Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) on Mar 23, 2016 at 10:35pm PDT

 

Backk at it againnn… @jamalliggin

A post shared by Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) on Mar 10, 2016 at 10:46am PST

 

Opinions are only opinions… Play hard. Work harder. Period.

A post shared by Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) on Feb 15, 2016 at 1:42pm PST

 

6. Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals – AFC, Defensive End

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIXnwoMBZTl/

 

5. Linval Joseph, Minnesota Vikings – NFC, Defensive Tackle

I had fun today I can't wait to get one of these bad boy @endless pool with a treadmill and a 3 spa seats @hotspringIowa

A post shared by Linval Joseph (@biggoon98) on Jul 26, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

 

4. Trent Williams, Washington Redskins – NFC, Offensive Line

#Grindmode #SBG #400+

A post shared by Trent Williams (@trentwilliams71) on Jun 2, 2016 at 7:24am PDT

 

3. Darren Sproles, Philadelphia Eagles – NFC, Special Teams

#Repost @geraldini93 Getting it in today with my brother @geraldini93 at @fitnessquest10!! Speed and Explosion work with the best in the world @todddurkin.

A post shared by Darren Sproles (@dsproles43) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:27pm PST

 

2. Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – NFC, Defensive Tackle

My boy @bristolfit getting me right on my 3rd workout of the day!! @todddurkin where you at bum!! Get wit it or get lost!! We're working over here!!

A post shared by Gerald McCoy (@geraldini93) on Apr 7, 2015 at 4:22pm PDT

 

1. Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota Vikings – NFC, Cornerback

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BCtjbU_JsjO/

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCrKE7fpsmu/

 

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