Okay, so I’ve been seeing all this hype about Russell Wilson’s physique, and I gotta admit, the guy’s ripped. I decided to dig in and see what kind of workouts he does to get those muscles. I mean, I’m no NFL quarterback, but a little inspiration never hurt anyone, right?
My Deep Dive into Wilson’s Workout
First thing I did was hit up the internet. I found some articles and videos, but honestly, a lot of it was just general stuff. I wanted the specifics, the nitty-gritty. What exercises is he actually doing? How many sets and reps? What’s the routine look like?
After digging around, I found little clues. Some info talked about his focus on mobility and functional strength. That makes sense, he’s gotta be agile on the field. I started piecing it all together like a puzzle.
My Assumptions:
- Lots of Compound Movements: I’m guessing we’re talking squats, deadlifts, bench presses, overhead presses – the big, multi-joint exercises that work a ton of muscles at once.
- Explosive Training: I bet there’s a lot of plyometrics involved. Box jumps, medicine ball throws, that sort of thing. Quarterbacks need that explosive power.
- Core Work Galore: Every athlete needs a strong core, and I’m sure Wilson’s is rock solid. Planks, Russian twists, anti-rotation presses… you name it.
- Mobility and Flexibility:I kept reading about his trainer emphasizing staying “long and loose”, so that’s probably a big focus.
My Attempt (and struggles)
So, I tried to create a workout based on my findings. Emphasis on “tried.”
I started with a dynamic warm-up, lots of arm circles, leg swings, torso twists. Got the blood flowing. Then, I went for some squats. I’m not gonna lie, my form probably wasn’t perfect, but I pushed through.
Next up, I tried some box jumps. Note to self: start with a lower box. I nearly ate it a couple of times. My legs were burning, but I felt that good kind of burn, you know?
I added in some overhead presses with dumbbells, I did my best to channel my inner Wilson.
Finished it off with some core work. Planks are brutal, man. I was shaking like a leaf. But I pushed through.
Final Thoughts
Let me tell you, even my watered-down, beginner version of a “Russell Wilson” workout was tough. It gave me a whole new appreciation for what these pro athletes put their bodies through.
I can see now how all that hard work translates to the field.
Will I keep doing this exact workout? Probably not every day. But it definitely gave me some new ideas and motivation to push myself. Maybe I’ll add in some more explosive movements and definitely work on my mobility. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll have muscles even remotely close to Russell Wilson’s… a guy can dream, right?
