Maxime Parisi posing on a bodybuilding stage looking lean

Maxime Parisi

IFBB Professional Bodybuilder

Maxime Parisi is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and personal trainer from Cannes, France. He attracted attention in Europe when he won the 2014 French cup.

Growing up, Maxime was extremely active and loved playing sports such as soccer and rugby. This passion for sports, inspired him to try weightlifting as a way to build his strength and size.

As he started lifting weights, he became obsessed with working out and gaining muscle. He found a pro coach and entered a number of amateur competitions – winning them all convincingly.

In more recent times, Maxime became involved in professional IFBB shows. He won the french cup in 2014, and landed a number of excellent results shortly after.


 

Maxime Parisi showing his bulging biceps, triceps and ripped abs in confident pose

Athlete Statistics

Full Name: Maxime Parisi
WeightHeightNationalityProfession
185 - 195lbs (83.9 - 88.5kg)5'9" (175cm)FrenchIFBB Professional Bodybuilder
 
Era
2010
Weight185 - 195lbs (83.9 - 88.5kg)
Height5'9" (175cm)
NationalityFrench
ProfessionIFBB Professional Bodybuilder
Era2010

 

Maxime Parisi looking ripped in the gym, showing his ripepd abs, large arms and toned delts

Accomplishments

Competitions

  • 2014 WFF Rippert Body Show, 2nd
  • 2014 WFF Appolon de France, 1st
  • 2014 Musclemania, 1st
  • 2014 IFBB French Cup, 1st
  • 2015 IFBB European Championships, 4th
  • 2015 IFBB Euro Arnold Classic, 2nd

 

Maxime Parisi completing a hanging leg raise, showing his ripped abs, obliques and large arms

“I have always been a daredevil, my father got me into extreme sports”

Biography

Early Years

Growing up in Cannes, France, Maxime was extremely active and was involved in a number of sports such as karate, gymnastics, soccer, cliffdiving, kick boxing, rugby, weightlifting and parkour.

As he entered his teenage years, he began to try and change his physique with the aim of looking his best. He devoted himself to the bodybuilding culture “entirely” – seeing strength training as an athletic and “harmonious” sport.

Starting To Train Heavy

Maxime also wanted to build his strength. He believed that having a solid strength grounding while young would help him throughout his life.

Because of this, he began to train heavy with the IFBB professional coach Arnaud Plaisant. Arnaud showed him a number of movements which would transform his physique and the two built a solid professional bond. 

Winning Competitions

Through building an excellent physique with Arnaud, Maxime gained a new confidence and decided to compete across France. He posed at the WFF Rippert Body Show in 2014 and took a 2nd place – an excellent result for his first competition.

The next two competitions would be crucial for Maxine and he prepared hard, knowing that he could win a Pro Card if the judges liked what they saw. His first show – the WFF Appolon de France – was a great success for Maxime and he took the first place trophy with ease.

Just a few months after this show, Maxime stood at the 2014 Musclemania with great anticipation for the result. As the judges read out his name in first place, he was absolutely ecstatic with the decision; taking his pro card and the prize money happily.

IFBB Shows

Through winning at Musclemania, Maxime was now eligible to stand alongside professionals at major competitions. His first was the 2014 IFBB French Cup, which he took another 1st at.

This made him the French champion and attracted him a lot of attention in the French media. He would then go on to take a 4th at the IFBB European Championships and a 2nd at the IFBB Euro Arnold Classic.


 

Maxime Parisi completing a hanging oblique twist

Training

Training Approach

Maxime chooses to train 4 or 5 times a week, depending on the time of the year and the events he is preparing for. He lifts heavy, and trains with intensity in order to work his body to its limits.

When it comes to his sets and reps, he lifts until failure every set. He loves the burn that this gives, believing that it’s the only way to move past plateaus in his training and add more weight to his lifts.

Favorite Exercises

One of Maxime’s favorite exercises is the squat. He loves to squat heavily and stack the barbell with plates. He says that, in his opinion, there is no better exercise for building the quads and calves.

As well as the squat, Maxime loves to complete hanging leg raises to hit his abdominal’s extremely hard. He also twists while hanging in this position – hitting his obliques and building extreme tension.


 

Maxime Parisi eating cheat food and showing his ripped abs and large bicep in bed

Nutrition

Healthy And Protein Packed

When it comes to Maxime’s diet, he eats healthy and organic food and focuses on quality produce. In the morning he usually eats 100 g of oatmeal with 50 g of whey, then drinks a vitamin drink.

At around 10am, Maxime then has a handful of almonds – valuing the nut for its high protein and mineral content. He follows this shortly after with his first substantial meal of the day; 150g of fish with 100g of pasta, green vegetables and an omega 3 tablet.

After snacking with a whey protein shake and a cereal bar, Maxime has his dinner. He varies the kind of meat eaten here, but he has 150g of red meat, white fish or lean meat such as chicken and beef.

These meats are always teamed up with vegetables and healthy carbs, such as sweet potato or brown rice. They are washed down with a BCAA and glutamine drink.

Favorite Dish

If Maxime could choose just one dish, he would pick tartare steak with salad. If it was a cheat day though, he would go with a big, greasy burger and sweet potato fries. Sometimes, he says, everyone deserves a treat.

Supplements

In terms of supplementation, Maxime uses a number of products to help him with his workout needs. He takes vitamins, minerals, omega 3 tablets and drinks whey protein and creatine regularly, (as mentioned above.)


 

Maxime Parisi standing at a competition, showing his ripped, tanned abs and large arms

Idols and Influences

For inspiration in bodybuilding, Maxime loves to watch the greats. He admires Arnold Schwarzenegger’s achievements in his hey day, believing that his proportionality is unrivaled in bodybuilding history.

As Maxime is an extreme sports fan who cliff dives regularly, he also looks up to Orlando Duque for his achievements in high diving internationally.


 

Maxime Parisishowing his toned back and large arms at a competition

What we can learn from Maxime Parisi

Maxime saw the importance of bodybuilding as a young man. It gave him strength and size, but it also crucially taught him discipline.

He focused on his bodybuilding path completely with this dedication and won competitions. Show the same determination to succeed that Maxime has shown, and who knows where you might end up.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


You might like...

Nick Jonas Physique and Workout

278 Views

See Profile

Kevin Heart Physique

1307 Views

See Profile

Joe Manganiello Physique: Achieving an Enviable A-List Fitness Level

1693 Views

See Profile

Tom Hardy Physique

5896 Views

See Profile
0

10 Meal Planning Mistakes to Avoid: Get Shredded the Right Way

Preparing food in advance is a tool used by pro athletes and bodybuilders to stay lean, strong and aesthetic all year round. Avoid these meal planning mistakes and sail to single-digit body fat in no time at all. 

Read article

Vin Diesel’s Physique

2774 Views

See Profile

KSI Physique: How Did KSI Get In Shape?

3188 Views

See Profile

Jake Gyllenhaal Physique

3352 Views

See Profile

Gerard Butler Physique

4205 Views

See Profile
0

10 Protein-Rich Foods for Vegetarians

If you're a vegetarian who's serious about strength training, you need to know how to optimize your diet to get the best results. Check out our guide to protein-rich foods to help you on your way - a completely new fitness level is just around the corner.

Read article

Henry Cavill Physique

10140 Views

See Profile

Alex Eubank Physique

6836 Views

See Profile

Will Tennyson Physique

6325 Views

See Profile

Cristiano Ronaldo Physique

13387 Views

See Profile
42

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger - He's been named the Austrian Oak, The Terminator, John Matrix, Mr. Freeze, The Governator, and to many of his fans just Arnie. Not only is he known as one of the greatest bodybuilders in history, but also as an action movie star, and an American politician.

Read article

Jason Mamoa Physique

4499 Views

See Profile

Ryan Gosling Physique: Ryan Gosling’s Ken Transformation

10217 Views

See Profile

Stephen Amell Physique

6140 Views

See Profile

Chris Pratt Transformation and Physique

3064 Views

See Profile
0

90 day Muscle Building Workout Plan

You just can’t beat that feeling of knowing that your physique is one you’ve worked hard for. Noticing the appreciative stares from envious strangers, and knowing that every time you hit the gym, you’re pushing the boundaries of what you once thought was impossible - makes it all worthwhile.

Read article