American Football Workout

Rykard Maximus · 08-07-2005, 12:26 PM

Hi ,

can anyone point me in the direction of a sports specific training site? I am looking to get into shape to play defence but am looking for guidance.

Cheers

rich

Squaggleboggin · 08-07-2005, 02:32 PM

Do the three big lifts (squat, deadlift, bench) the right way, and you should be quite well off. I'd suggest going ATG on the squats though (as far down as possible). If you need speed, then run too.

Ah yes, I almost forgot. If you're looking for explosive speed and power, try olympic movements, such as the clean and press. Go to exrx.net for the correct form on pretty much any movement you'll ever need.

**CowPimp** · 08-07-2005, 05:29 PM

Big compound movements that require your body to work as a unit are going to be your main focus. As Squaggle said, olympic lifts are a great too. The rate of force generation is very important in football. Plyometrics are another area of training that you should look into. You, of course, need some level of endurance too. However, for football, I think strength and power should be prioritized over endurance.

Check out Duncans Donuts journals. I believe somewhere along the line he altered his routine for the football season.

BuzzU · 08-08-2005, 08:23 PM

You could go over to athletes.com. They have articles and different programs for different sports. I can't say how good they are though.

Rykard Maximus · 08-11-2005, 11:03 PM

cheers guys, I will continue the research

Yanick · 08-12-2005, 08:34 AM

what position are you gonna play?

Rykard Maximus · 08-13-2005, 01:20 PM

A guy i used to work with suggested a defensive back. 5' 7" approx 200lbs

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Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Do the three big lifts (squat, deadlift, bench) the right way, and you should be quite well off. I'd suggest going ATG on the squats though (as far down as possible). If you need speed, then run too. Ah yes, I almost forgot. If you're looking for explosive speed and power, try olympic movements, such as the clean and press. Go to exrx.net for the correct form on pretty much any movement you'll ever need. Last edited by Squaggleboggin : 08-07-2005 at 03:33 PM.
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08-11-2005, 11:03 PM	#5
Rykard Maximus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 98	cheers guys, I will continue the research
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08-12-2005, 08:34 AM	#6
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,798	what position are you gonna play?
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08-08-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
BuzzU Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 98	You could go over to athletes.com. They have articles and different programs for different sports. I can't say how good they are though.

08-13-2005, 01:20 PM	#7
Rykard Maximus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 98	A guy i used to work with suggested a defensive back. 5' 7" approx 200lbs
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