Despite the Kansas City Chiefs' victory in the 2024 Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes is far from complacent. During the offseason, the NFL quarterback is intensively training with his longtime trainer Bobby Stroupe, C.S.C.S., focusing on a new set of specific goals.
A recent Instagram post from Stroupe outlines Mahomes' current objectives: "pattern stability," "force absorption," and "force transmission." The post features Mahomes engaging in a series of fast-paced, high-intensity drills designed to challenge his strength, speed, power, responsiveness, and control.
This highlight reel of Mahomes showcases his remarkable quickness, agility, and overall athleticism, serving as a testament to the notion that athletic prowess extends beyond mere physical appearance. Despite pre-Super Bowl discussions about Mahomes potentially sporting a "dad bod," true fitness experts understand that an athlete's true measure lies in their movement fluidity and ease, rather than their outward appearance. Whether you're a celebrated QB or an average individual, movement ability may ultimately be a more reliable indicator of longevity than aesthetic physique.
In Stroupe's video, Mahomes tackles force absorption and transmission through various medicine ball exercises, redirecting energy by catching and slamming the ball to the ground. He also demonstrates core power and explosiveness with cable push-pulls, as well as quick reaction times and torso mobility in drills that involve springing up from a supine position into a full sprint.
Additionally, Mahomes exhibits raw strength by performing a trap bar deadlift with what appears to be over 300 pounds and effortlessly completes heavy lateral sled pulls.
This comprehensive training session goes far beyond conventional gym workouts, with each exercise tailored to enhance Mahomes' performance and movements on the football field.
As Stroupe explains, "Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascial structures respond specifically to certain training modalities... Not every exercise or intent optimizes each tissue. We are not muscle coaches. Target tissues."