Football Pre-Season Training
Proper preparation for the football season must take place well before the first day of official
football practice. If you can prepare well, the likelihood of football injuries is greatly diminished.
It is recommended that you work on your cardio and strength equally.
-- Endurance Training
While distance training and stamina are important, it is also recommended that you build off of
your strong cardio base with extensive sprinting and speed workout. Your 'explosion' speed off the
hike is extremely important. Start with completing short 10 yard sprints and built your way up
ten yards at a time to a maximum of 40 yard sprints. A common mistake of athletes is taking
their first step of sprinting backwards before going forwards. Think about it and then watch and
see how many of your peers step back before beginning their sprints. Imagine if you had a step on
most of your opponents?
We've compiled a list of strength training exercises that can be completed in 1-3 reps that cover most of the body and all of the pertinent areas to help avoid football injuries. Neck extension, Bench press, Bent Arm fly, Pullovers, Seated press, Leg press, Squats, Leg curls, Leg entension, Bicep curls, Tricep extension, sit-ups, hyperextension bench.
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