The Maximuscle Protein Project has been an incredible experience and I can’t believe we’re less than
two weeks away from the end. The winner is decided on Wednesday 8th
May and I’m giving everything I have in this, the final push.
Training wise I have
continued the intense conditioning along with a decreased carbohydrate and
calorie nutrition plan which, altogether, is helping me strip fat. Whilst
it’s tough coming to the end of such a great project it’s amazing seeing the
results. With a lot of training plans your first six to seven weeks may not
offer much in terms of change, I was told this when I first started, and it can
be hard not to lose motivation but keep on powering through and the results
start to become really obvious. I’m very happy with where I’m at now and
looking forward to the final photo shoot.
This week’s training
tip is to be done in a pair. The exercise again has a leg focus that will
develop your quads and help transition into more speed and
explosion on the field.
Resisted sprint to kettle bell squat and
thruster super set.
Phase one – resisted sprints
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Work
with your partner, one running and the other resisting with a resistor band
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Start in
football specific position
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10 Full speed
20m sprints
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Make the
resister work to keep up with you
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Concentrate
on form, high knees and drive
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No rest
between sprints
Phase two – kettle bell squat
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Hold the
kettle bell tucked in at your chest with your palms facing inwards and
elbows tight to your torso
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From
there, deep form squat, making sure your elbows hit your knees
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8 reps
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Form is
essential in these squats
Phase three - kettle bell squat &
press
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Hold the
kettle bell tucked in at your chest with your palms facing outwards and
elbows tight to your torso
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From
there, a slow deep form squat, count to three as you squat
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Drive
upwards from the squat position simultaneously performing a shoulder press
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8 reps
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Keep
this explosive
Things to remember
for this exercise set is form, power and continuous work.
As I mentioned
earlier my recent nutrition plan has been one with a very low carbohydrate and
calorie intake. I am, however, allowed an occasional calorific shake. With this
in mind and, dare I say it, summer on its way I’ve been treating myself to an
epic protein slushy. It’s really easy to make:
Blueberry Promax Slushy
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1 scoop
Maximuscle Promax
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1 scoop
Maxiraw Caesin
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Half
punnet of blueberries
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300-400mls
water
Blend all the
ingredients, poor into a container and leave in the freezer until slushy or
hard. Blueberry Promax Slushy, done.
This shake is ideal
for taking in the evening as it has both quick release and slow release
protein. Your body will get the protein it needs directly after exercise and
then also have enough in store to continue replenishing your muscles whilst you
sleep.
As you all know the
NFL Draft is this weekend and, as usual, the full craze of the draft is
taking hold. Pundits are taking about a low quality draft but also the
large number of trades that ‘should’ take place in the last minute tussle for
the brightest future prospects of the NFL. As always there are ‘sleepers’, ‘top
picks’, ‘duds’ and countless comparisons of new players who look to be the
reincarnation of previous legends. One thing, that in my opinion is blindingly
obvious for all to see, is that the athleticism, speed and strength of the players
grow every year. New records are set and broken regularly. It is hard to look
past the ever increasing levels of training, nutritional support and education
the players are now given as the reason for these developments.
These are changes I
have seen personally through my Protein Project challenge. I can visibly see
changes in my body shape and can feel improvements in my strength, power and
athletiscm. I can’t wait to transfer these onto the football field. It’s been
three months and the gains have been incredible; so for all you players,
coaches and prospects out there, training and nutrition make a difference. It’s
a cliché but it’s so true, the only thing that is standing in the way of your
success is you. Train hard and win easy...simple.
Check out this video
of me and the other contestants, David and Ollie, wrapping up our experience
with friends and relatives: http://www.maximuscle.com/proteinproject#week11
I have one week left
of the Protein Project and I am keen to try and answer any questions you guys
might have. Drop your questions to me @James_ProteinP and I will get back
to you as soon as I can.
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