Training for quickness is a critical element in almost all team sports. This includes soccer, rugby, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, team handball, and specific positions in other sports such as football running backs, receivers, linebackers and corners. Quickness is also closely related to agility, the ability to quickly change directions while in motion. This is […]
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The present trend in strength training is to increase the amount of weight and decrease the number of repetitions. In other words, increase the intensity in order to gain more strength. The average number of repetitions is now anywhere from 3-8 and the number of sets, 3-5 or more. The role of higher repetitions has
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It is generally believed that you should increase strength throughout the year. This includes the competitive season. Often overlooked however, is that gaining too much strength can be a negative to improved performance. It can make you heavier, slower and more prone to injury. Rather than gaining additional strength in season you should develop an
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How many strength exercises do you present employ? Hopefully it is in the 40 to 60 exercise range when used over a year. If it is below this number then you may be severely lacking in fully developing the athlete. This relates not only to base or foundation training, but also to training that directly
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It is like a never ending story: another player out for the season. This time it was with the San Diego Chargers who lost Mebane (nose tackle) due to a torn biceps muscle. This particular injury is often indicative of training and the use of performance-enhancing drugs. For example, the biceps is typically strong enough
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