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At the very heart of becoming the great soccer athlete that can run fast, cut quickly, jump high and reduce the likely hood of injury is strength training and power training. Old school thinking like, we cannot strength train because it will slow my athletes down or get my soccer athletes too big is flawed and outdated. Correct soccer weight training includes at times high intensity, high weights and fast moving reps. This will increase soccer speed and soccer agility. If you are looking to take your game to the next level strength training and power training are a huge component. Soccer weight training will accomplish two of the main goals of this site: #1 Injury Prevention, #2 Improved performance.
Strength and Power Articles and Drills Methods for increasing speed Part 1 Time after time athletes are increasing their 40 yard dash times by .2-.5 seconds. Wouldn’t that be great to drop your speed by that much? Right now you’re asking your self, how can I achieve such dramatic improvements in my speed? The answer is not an easy one. Strength is a big component of speed.
Hip Mobility and the lunge and step up The two main hip mobility drills I personally like to implement are the three way lunge and the three way step – up.
Squating is an important exercise for improving your soccer game. If you are squating I recommend that you read this article by renowned Gary Cook on Squat Stance.
Learn Keys to Proper Power Development Power development is of primary importance for athletes of virtually every sport. The ability to generate force in a short amount
A few weeks ago I posted an article about the single leg squat. Well now we have video.
Check out this power packing drill that will increase power and athletism.
Single-leg strength is a quality that has frequently been ignored in strength programs, but is essential to the improvement of speed, development of balance, and prevention of injury.
Functional Isometrics are exercises that are done isometrically (no movement) that are geared to help teach athletes proper positioning when moving, increase strength at weak ranges of motions, correct posture and increase mental toughness.
Exercise that helps to develop power.
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