Jacob Osborn

Lionel Messi's Football Diet & Workout Plan | Man of Many

LIFESTYLE
Being one of the best athletes in the world involves making certain sacrifices when it comes to eating, and that’s as true for Messi as it would be for anyone else. On the other hand, the legendary forward hasn’t always been strict about his diet regimen. During his younger years, he frequently indulged in fast food, fizzy drinks, pizza, and Argentine dishes like Milanesa, which involves shallow-frying a breadcrumb-coated fillet of beef.

Lionel Messi’s Diet Plan

Through a combination of natural talent and hard work, Lionel Messi remains a completely dominant force on the football pitch. Not only is his speed, dexterity, and goal-scoring ability almost literally second to none, but as a relatively small player, he delivers a truly formidable power-to-weight ratio. So what’s the secret to his success?

Lionel Messi’s Workout Routine

Movement Preparation

Linear Speed Workout

  • Pillar bridge (front) – 30-second reps per set for 2 sets
  • Knee hug lunge – 4 reps each side per set for 1 set
  • Inverted hamstring stretch – 4 reps each side per set for 1 set
  • Pillar skip (linear) – 1 rep/set of 15 yards
  • 2-Foot rapid response (linear) – 5-second rep per set for 2 sets
  • Movement Preparation

  • Hurdle hop – 5 hurdles per set for 2-3 sets
  • Split squat jump – 4 reps each side per set for 2-3 sets
  • Plyometrics

  • Acceleration wall drill (marching) – 5 reps each side per set for 2 sets
  • Acceleration wall drill (single exchange) – 5 reps each side per set for 2 sets
  • Acceleration wall drill (triple exchange) – 5 reps each side per set for 2 sets
  • Acceleration (split stance) – 10 yards per rep/set for 3-5 sets
  • Acceleration to base – 10 yards per rep/set for 3-5 sets
  • Movement Skills

    Movement Preparation

    Multi-Directional Speed Workout

  • Pillar bridge (front) – 30-second reps per set for 2 sets
  • Knee hug lunge – 4 reps each side per set for 1 set
  • Inverted hamstring stretch – 4 reps each side per set for 1 set
  • Pillar skip (lateral) – 1 rep/set of 10 yards each side
  • 2-Foot rapid response (linear) – 5-second rep per set for 2 sets
  • Movement Preparation

  • Hurdle hop (lateral) – 5 hurdles each side per set for 2-3 sets
  • Lateral bound – 4 reps each side per set for 2-3 sets
  • Plyometrics

  • Lateral shuffle to cut – 4 reps each side per set for 2-3 sets
  • 3-hurdle drill (stabilization) – 3 reps per set for 2-3 sets
  • 3-hurdle drill (continuous) – 3 reps per set for 2-3 sets
  • 3-hurdle drill (to dropstep) – 3 reps each side per set for 2-3 sets
  • Movement Skills

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