Maki Zenin Workout Routine: Become a Powerful Sorcerer
On this episode of the Anime Training Series, we are bringing in our third Jujutsu Kaisen character in the mix, the powerful Maki Zenin!
Stay tuned until the end for the full workout plan that will help you become lean, athletic and powerful!
Maki Zenin Physique Ranking
Over at Action Hero Athletics, we devised a system for physique analysis. We call it the attainability scale.
This system helps us discover the realistic aspects of a character's physique and if it is genuinely realistic/attainable.
Tier 1: Realistically achievable (Natty)
Tier 2: Giga Genetics (Natty, but maybe not as easily attainable)
Tier 3: Not natty (requires PED's for maintenance)
Maki Zenin’s physique is placed in the Tier 1 category.
Maki Zenin's physique falls into this category. Her body proportions, muscle definition, and overall build is super realistic. She has well developed muscles and proportions, but it doesn't reach levels that would typically be considered unattainable for someone with giga genetics. All you need for this physique is consistent training, proper nutrition, and proper rest/recovery!
Check out our other Tier 1 Characters - Jessica Jones | Mikasa Ackerman
Maki Zenin Physical Stats & Abilities
Here’s the part where things start cranking up a bit. This is what we are going to go off of when it comes to creating an accurate training plan based off of Maki Zenin.
First, let’s start off with her stats:
Height: 5’7
Weight: N/A
Series: Jujutsu Kaisen
Here is what we know about maki Zenin’s abilities based off the JJK Wiki:
Abilities and Powers
Overall Skill Level: Maki's grade 4 ranking is not at all reflective of her actual skill level. She was born a non-sorcerer but she has always had tremendous physical abilities, gifted through heavenly restriction in exchange for her severely low cursed energy. By mastering the use of weapons and studying curses at Jujutsu High, she has become a jujutsu sorcerer nonetheless.
Maki's heavenly restricted body was immensely improved, to the point where her strength is comparable to Toji Fushiguro. She effortlessly killed her father in an instant and then went on to annihilate all of the clan's strongest fighters. Maki slaughtered every member of the Kukuru Unit when they had her completely surrounded. Then the Hei immediately ambushed her with all their cursed techniques only for Maki to destroy all of them with a single cursed tool.[
Master Weapons Specialist: Maki is touted as the best cursed tool user at Tokyo Jujutsu High.[56] Able to wield a wide assortment of different weapons, Maki has mastered all sorts of armed combat styles. She appears to prefer using polearms and spears in battle but is fully capable of switching between multiple weapons in the course of a single fight.
Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Maki is well trained in several forms of close-quarters combat and generally uses hand-to-hand in tandem with her weaponry. While her hands are generally occupied fighting with weapons, Maki likes to throw kicks at the same time. While fighting Mai, Maki sliced apart her foothold with a katana then delivered a devastating kick to her sister's body that tossed her through the air.
Immense Strength: Maki has always possessed extraordinarily high levels of strength for a human. She knocked out Aoi Todo with a baseball to the face and broke a wooden polearm over her thigh, something no normal person is physically capable of. As a testament to her heavenly gifted strength, Playful Cloud is a cursed tool that relies solely on its user's power. She was able to use it to damage two powerful special grade cursed spirits on her own.[67] [68]
As with all of her physical abilities, Maki's strength grew tremendously after her cursed energy was completely taken away. It is more than enough to fight back against cursed techniques. Maki easily broke free from the stone hands attack that Chojuro hit her with and broke free from Ranta's paralysis using brute strength and willpower.[69] Compounded with the speed Naoya was approaching her at, the brute strength in Maki's left hand crippled the right side of her opponent's face to end their fight.[70]
Immense Agility & Reflexes: Maki has incredible speed to match her strength and moves well enough in a fight for her agility to be acknowledged by Hanami.[71] She makes sharp moves, and stays highly mobile in a fight with great precision. Against Mai's revolver, Maki effortlessly dodged and weaved through her sister's barrage of bullets. Not only did she slice a bullet in half with a katana, Maki even moved fast enough to catch a speeding bullet just a few centimeters from her face using incredibly astute reflexes.[72]
Immense Endurance: Although she never had an effective resistance to curses, Maki has always been tough. Her inborn physical toughness saved her life when she was burned point blank by Jogo's cursed technique. No amount of curse tolerance saved Naobito from similar injuries.[76]
Wow, she is even compared to the aesthetic god himself, Toji Fushiguro!
In a gym bro’s perspective, here is what we need to focus on to create a Maki Zenin Workout Plan:
Maki Zenin’s Strength
Maki Zenin’s Endurance, Quickness and Agility
Maki Zenin’s Skill Level
Now, let’s get into some training!
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Training Schedule: 5 days
Training Style: In order to achieve that lean and mean physique and performance like Maki, we are going to approach this program with a hybrid style of training that focuses on general strength for overall robustness and force, skills training through martial arts mastery, and endurance training through SAQ.
Day 1: Full Body Strength
Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Bench Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Pull-Ups: 3 sets x max reps
Overhead Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Bent Over Rows: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Planks: 3 sets x 1 minute
Day 2: MMA Training Warm-up: 10 minutes of jump rope or jogging
Shadow Boxing: 3 rounds x 3 minutes
Bag Work: 3 rounds x 3 minutes
MMA Circuit:
Burpees: 3 sets x 1 minute
Medicine Ball Slams: 3 sets x 1 minute
Jumping Knee Strikes: 3 sets x 1 minute
Mountain Climbers: 3 sets x 1 minute
SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) Training:
Cone Drills: 3 sets x 5 minutes
Ladder Drills: 3 sets x 5 minutes
Day 3: Full Body Strength
Front Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Chest Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Chin-Ups: 3 sets x max reps
Military Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Face Pulls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Hollow Body Hold: 3 sets x 1 minute
Day 4: MMA Training Warm-up: 10 minutes of jump rope or jogging
Agility Drills: 3 sets x 5 minutes
Muay Thai Clinch Work: 3 rounds x 3 minutes
Ground and Pound Drill: 3 rounds x 3 minutes
MMA Circuit:
Kettlebell Swings: 3 sets x 1 minute
Box Jumps: 3 sets x 1 minute
Speed Ball Work: 3 sets x 1 minute
Plank with Alternating Knee to Elbow: 3 sets x 1 minute
Day 5: Full Body Strength
Back Squats: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Sumo Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Incline Bench Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 3 sets x max reps
Push Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Renegade Rows: 3 sets x 10-12 reps (each arm)
Russian Twists: 3 sets x 1 minute
Remember to warm up before each session and cool down afterward. Adjust the weights according to your fitness level, gradually increasing as you progress. Additionally, focus on proper form and technique to maximize the effectiveness of each exercise.
