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In this segment of the Anime Training Series, we’re covering the workout inspired by Maki Zenin from Jujutsu Kaisen!

Maki is one of those characters we all look up to. Born into the prestigious Zenin clan but stripped of cursed energy due to her Heavenly Restriction, she had every reason to be overlooked. Instead, she turned that limitation into her greatest strength. Through relentless training, discipline, and sheer willpower, Maki built herself into a fighter who can stand toe-to-toe with special-grade curses.

She embodies the idea that limitations can be overcome through discipline and hard work. And the best part? You don’t need a full gym setup to train like Maki. With just your bodyweight and some space, you can build the same lean, powerful, and combat-ready physique.

Let’s get into it.

Physical Stats

Name: Maki Zenin

Height: 5’7” (170 cm)

Weight: ~130 lbs (athletic, lean build)

Abilities:

Heavenly Restriction
Weapon Mastery
Durability
Combat Awareness
Peak Conditioning

Training Principles

Strength Through Restriction: Maki’s Heavenly Restriction means she was born without cursed energy, but in exchange she gained insane physical abilities — strength, speed, and durability that put her on par with sorcerers way above her level. Training like Maki is all about leaning into that idea: when you don’t have shortcuts, you build everything through discipline. The style here is about pushing your body to adapt — progressive overload, conditioning, and consistency. It’s not flashy, it’s just putting in the work until your body becomes the weapon.

Weapon Mastery Conditioning: One of the coolest things about Maki is her cursed tool mastery. She can pick up almost any weapon and use it with precision. That kind of control comes from grip strength, stability, and versatility. Translating that into training means focusing on styles that challenge your grip and force you to stay locked in — switching grips, holding positions longer, and moving in ways that demand control. It’s about teaching your body to stay sharp and adaptable, just like she does with her weapons.

Aerial Explosiveness: Maki fights with a level of explosiveness that lets her dominate even in mid-air exchanges. That’s not just raw power — it’s power plus control. The training style here is about speed, reactivity, and coordination. Think of it as teaching your body to generate force quickly while staying balanced. Every movement should feel sharp, intentional, and ready to hit with impact.

Durability & Resilience: If there’s one thing Maki proves, it’s that she can take punishment and keep going. Her durability is legendary, and the training style to match that is grind-based conditioning. Long holds, extended sets, and training through fatigue build resilience. The goal is simple: condition your body to perform even when you’re tired, so you can keep pushing when most people would quit.

Combat Awareness & Agility: Without cursed energy, Maki relies on instinct and awareness. She reads the fight and reacts instantly. To train like that, you need styles that challenge your coordination and agility — movements that force you to adapt, switch directions, and stay fluid. It’s about staying versatile and ready for anything, just like Maki when she’s switching stances or countering an opponent.

Physique Segment: Building Maki’s Body

Maki’s physique is lean, athletic, and built for combat. Broad shoulders, defined arms, powerful legs — but no wasted bulk. Her Heavenly Restriction means her body has to be her weapon, so every muscle serves a purpose.

High-Intensity Conditioning – keeps you athletic, lean, and fight-ready by pushing stamina and resilience.
Progressive Calisthenics – builds strength and muscle density without slowing you down, emphasizing steady growth.
Explosive Training – develops power output so you can move with speed, impact, and control in dynamic situations.
Grip & Core Focus – ensures stability, balance, and precision, the same way Maki dominates with her cursed tools.

The end result isn’t just about looking strong — it’s about being strong, fast, and resilient. That’s what makes Maki’s physique so inspiring: it’s proof that discipline and functional training styles can turn your body into a weapon.

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