08-06-2017, 02:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-07-2017, 01:15 PM by JBLAZE_THE_BOSS.)
The secret is out. Kurt Hendrix of the Baltimore Hawks has transformed himself from a linebacker who flew all around the field collecting a league leading 144 tackles in S1 to a much heftier defensive end who has to deal with gigantic offensive linemen one on one in S2.
It has been a success so far. Three out of the four Hawks games the defensive end has tallied multiple sacks. With that success has come allegations. An anonymous opponent of the Hawks said with frustration "How the hell is it possible to naturally gain that kind of mass in one offseason? And he hasn't even lost a trace of athleticism. I'm not buying that, get drug testers after that dude."
Even an offensive coordinator was dubious about the transformation: "I have never seen a 300+ pound man move like that in my forty years of football. I guess it's possible he is a freak of all freak athletes, but I'm just not sure..."
The goal of using PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) like steroids and/or HGH is to increase muscle size and strength. But they could have incredibly detrimental influences on the human body. There are a plethora of horrible side effects that could range from hair loss, voice change, acne, and over aggression to even worse outcomes such as liver disease, testicular atrophy, or an enlarged heart. Ingesting substances that could do that would be a difficult decision for anybody. We caught up with Kurt to hear his thoughts on the accusations and enlighten us on his offseason regimen.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]What brought about the position change?
"The team needed me to make the switch and start lining up with my hand in the dirt. I didn't hesitate. The day after they informed me of the news I worked with nutritionists and trainers to devise a plan to get me to an adequate weight range as safely as possible."
How hard was it to convert body types?
"It was tough gaining 80 pounds, but playing the MIKE in a 4-3 defense I consciously wanted to stay as slim as I could to preserve speed and agility in pass coverage. So the initial gain of 30-40 pounds was pretty easy. It was that final 40 pounds that really tested my will power."[/div]
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[div align=\\\"center\\\"]So what was your diet and workout routine like?
"We did research on the plans Mr. Olympia competitors followed. My plan paralleled that of one of those competitive body builders. It was a high protein diet. Also a lot of carbs. In total it was about five thousand calories per day during the bulk up weeks. The weight lifting program was rigorous. Three sessions per day."
"The top offensive linemen are big and strong. If I'm going to be dealing with these guys on a snap to snap basis I had to become a lot bigger and a lot stronger."[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]He even outlined a day of his nutrition plan. Take a look at just one day worth of eating:
Meal 1: 4 eggs, 2 slices of bread, 2 packs of oatmeal, 1 scoop protein powder
Meal 2: 12 ounces of chicken, 2 cups of brown rice
Meal 3: 14 ounces of chicken, 12 ounces of sweet potatoes
Meal 4: 12 ounces of chicken, 2 cups of brown rice
Meal 5: 6 ounces of beef, 2 cups of broccoli
And that doesn't even include pre and post workout shakes.[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Some people are crying foul play. What do you have to say to the doubters?
"Blood test or piss test me anytime or anywhere. I'm 100% clean. It's all hard work, a huge appetite, and genetics."[/div]
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It has been a success so far. Three out of the four Hawks games the defensive end has tallied multiple sacks. With that success has come allegations. An anonymous opponent of the Hawks said with frustration "How the hell is it possible to naturally gain that kind of mass in one offseason? And he hasn't even lost a trace of athleticism. I'm not buying that, get drug testers after that dude."
Even an offensive coordinator was dubious about the transformation: "I have never seen a 300+ pound man move like that in my forty years of football. I guess it's possible he is a freak of all freak athletes, but I'm just not sure..."
The goal of using PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) like steroids and/or HGH is to increase muscle size and strength. But they could have incredibly detrimental influences on the human body. There are a plethora of horrible side effects that could range from hair loss, voice change, acne, and over aggression to even worse outcomes such as liver disease, testicular atrophy, or an enlarged heart. Ingesting substances that could do that would be a difficult decision for anybody. We caught up with Kurt to hear his thoughts on the accusations and enlighten us on his offseason regimen.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]What brought about the position change?
"The team needed me to make the switch and start lining up with my hand in the dirt. I didn't hesitate. The day after they informed me of the news I worked with nutritionists and trainers to devise a plan to get me to an adequate weight range as safely as possible."
How hard was it to convert body types?
"It was tough gaining 80 pounds, but playing the MIKE in a 4-3 defense I consciously wanted to stay as slim as I could to preserve speed and agility in pass coverage. So the initial gain of 30-40 pounds was pretty easy. It was that final 40 pounds that really tested my will power."[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"][/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]So what was your diet and workout routine like?
"We did research on the plans Mr. Olympia competitors followed. My plan paralleled that of one of those competitive body builders. It was a high protein diet. Also a lot of carbs. In total it was about five thousand calories per day during the bulk up weeks. The weight lifting program was rigorous. Three sessions per day."
"The top offensive linemen are big and strong. If I'm going to be dealing with these guys on a snap to snap basis I had to become a lot bigger and a lot stronger."[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]He even outlined a day of his nutrition plan. Take a look at just one day worth of eating:
Meal 1: 4 eggs, 2 slices of bread, 2 packs of oatmeal, 1 scoop protein powder
Meal 2: 12 ounces of chicken, 2 cups of brown rice
Meal 3: 14 ounces of chicken, 12 ounces of sweet potatoes
Meal 4: 12 ounces of chicken, 2 cups of brown rice
Meal 5: 6 ounces of beef, 2 cups of broccoli
And that doesn't even include pre and post workout shakes.[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Some people are crying foul play. What do you have to say to the doubters?
"Blood test or piss test me anytime or anywhere. I'm 100% clean. It's all hard work, a huge appetite, and genetics."[/div]
(608 words)
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