West Ham's Adama Traore is facing a unique training regimen, as manager Nuno Espirito Santo has banned him from lifting weights due to his 'incredible' natural physique. This decision is part of a broader strategy to optimize Traore's performance and prevent injuries. The 30-year-old winger, who recently reunited with Nuno at West Ham, has a physiological profile that defies standard Premier League training regimes. While most players spend hours under the squat rack to gain the necessary power, Traore's natural hypertrophy is so extreme that the club has decided to limit his resistance training. This approach is intended to improve efficiency and prevent injuries, as Nuno believes further strength training would be counterproductive to Traore's explosive style of play. The manager has emphasized that Traore should focus on injury prevention and not muscle building, and has instructed him to stay away from the gym. Traore's next step at the London Stadium will be to transition from a specialist 'super-sub' to a reliable tactical asset. West Ham's recent form has been patchy, and Traore's ability to stretch tired defenses will be a valuable asset in Nuno's arsenal as the Hammers navigate a difficult run of fixtures and try to beat the drop. The upcoming international break and the return of injured players will put the squad's depth to the test, and Traore's next few weeks are critical to showing that he has fully absorbed Nuno's tactical demands while retaining the 'new energy' he has brought to the dressing room.
