Road to Paris 2024: American Wrestler Mason Parris Turns to Former Bodybuilder for Olympics Prep

The Olympic games are here to stay, beckoning formidable wrestlers from far and wide to showcase their mettle on the grandest stage on Earth. From Kyle Dake to Jordan Burroughs and many more, the list goes on. Mason Parris now has emerged as an underdog who is giving it his best shot and preparing long and hard for Olympic glory, a story no less than the other phenoms who grace the mats.

A titillating social media post featuring Mason Parris under the tutelage of a bodybuilder based out of Michigan has been quite the sight to behold. As Morris seems to be buoyant about his future prospects, how has his training regimen under this so-called strength and conditioning coach been? There’s more to the story than meets the eye.

The road to the Paris Olympics 2024 comes with some blood and sweat

During his sixth season with the Michigan wrestling team, Mason Parris revealed some exciting plans in his most recent Instagram post. Mason Parris is training under the coaching of Amir Rad, a renowned bodybuilder and two-time Mr. Michigan, at Thrive training facility at Ann Arbor. Rad, who goes by thriveboss on his IG handle, showcased Parris going to town at the gym and exerting as much effort as possible. Amir Rad’s program is designed to elevate the performance of athletes, offering strength and conditioning workouts, mindset meetings, and personalized coaching from top-level wrestlers. Parris credits the program with reaching new heights in strength, conditioning, and flexibility after an injury, aiming for peak performance as he gears up for future competitions.

Wrestler for the Wolverines just returned with a bronze medal from the Zagreb Open Ranking Series Tournament in Croatia. Before this, Parris won three consecutive Indiana high school state titles. As he gets ready to compete in the Olympic trials, Parris is working with Mr. Michigan to ensure he’s in the best possible shape. His prior successes in wrestling and bodybuilding competitions and his current laser-like concentration on wrestling greatness reveal an athlete’s talent and ambition level with extraordinary promise.

Parris is a man of conviction and sheer will

Mason Parris has excelled in wrestling both at the University of Michigan and internationally, capturing a 2019 World Junior Wrestling Championship and securing medals at the 2023 World Championships and Pan American Games. Parris won the 2023 NCAA heavyweight title while attending the University of Michigan, where he also earned a four-time All-American. As Mason Parris prepares for Paris, his rigorous training and strategic focus are aimed at enhancing his already distinguished career. 

Parris was trained by Sean Bormet as well during his collegiate days, so that rustic flavor will be evident too for the Dan Hodge trophy winner as he battles it all out against his formidable opponents. Will all his training serve him right on the D day as he looks to claim a title in Paris? Time will tell.

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