Okay, so the other day, I got it into my head that I wanted to get ripped like Shohei Ohtani. I mean, who wouldn’t? The guy’s a beast on the field, hitting bombs and throwing heat. So I dove in, trying to figure out what this guy does to be such a physical specimen.
First, I looked up some stuff online. Not gonna lie, a lot of it was confusing, and there were tons of different workout plans. But I picked up a few things here and there, piecing together what I thought was a solid plan. I learned that Ohtani’s training isn’t about crazy, fancy exercises. It’s more about doing the basics, but doing them really, really well.
So, I started with the fundamentals. You know, squats, deadlifts, bench presses, rows – the usual suspects. I made sure to focus on lifting heavy, but not so heavy that I couldn’t keep good form. I did these workouts about three times a week, making sure to rest in between.
- Monday: I did squats, focusing on going deep and keeping my back straight. Then I hit the bench press, pushing myself but not overdoing it.
- Tuesday: Rested!
- Wednesday: Deadlift day. Man, these are tough, but I felt strong doing them. I also did some rows to work my back.
- Thursday: More rest.
- Friday: Back to squats and bench press, trying to lift a little heavier than Monday.
- Saturday and Sunday: Chill days, maybe some light cardio.
Getting into the Ohtani Swing of Things
After a couple of weeks, I felt pretty good, but I knew Ohtani does more than just lift. He’s got that crazy flexibility and core strength from all that pitching and hitting. So I started adding in some rotational exercises. I grabbed a medicine ball and did a bunch of twists and throws, trying to mimic that explosive power Ohtani has.
It wasn’t easy, and honestly, I felt pretty silly at first. But I kept at it, and after a while, I started to feel a difference. My core felt tighter, and I felt like I had more power in my movements. It was a grind, and there were days I felt like giving up, but I kept picturing Ohtani crushing it on the field, and that kept me going.
Now, I’m not saying I’m anywhere near Ohtani’s level. The guy’s a freak of nature. But I definitely feel stronger and more athletic than before. I still have a long way to go, and I’m still tweaking my workouts, trying to find what works best for me. But one thing’s for sure: I’ve got a newfound respect for what Ohtani does. It’s not just about talent; it’s about putting in the work, day in and day out. And that’s something I can definitely get behind.
