We take a close look at one of the world’s highest jumpers as he prepares for a new season of track and field.
Red Bull athlete, the Qatari World Champion in High Jump Mutaz Barshim is back at it! You know that thing where he runs very fast, jumps really high and breaks a few records along the way? Bringing Barshim into the spotlight to discover how he’s preparing for the action-packed season of high jumps.
A super-star athlete like Barshim runs a highly disciplined routine, keeping his body and mind in competition condition all-year round. Much of the heavy duty goes on during the off-season but for Barshim, now is the time to wrap it all up and get ready for takeoff.
“when a competition is closing in, we just have to prepare, put those final touches and shake-up the body. Light workouts without much load. A lot of stretching and some small drills. Get the body flexible and make sure we are ready to go.”
Barshim has been setting the bar over the years, claiming everything from regional to international titles. With the support of his coach, Stanislaw “Stanley” Szczyrba, The Qatari high jumper has found his frequency and is loving the process with all its challenges. Just blast his favorite jams at the gym and watch him bop to the beat.
Mutaz Barshim has recently soared on May 4, at the Doha Diamond League season opener. He questioned gravity all over again scoring a 2.40-meter-high jump, marking the world lead for 2018 to date.
All images courtesy of Red Bull Qatar
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