System Strength Manual
System Strength Manual
Wednesday: Power Training-High pulls, hang cleans, snatch, flip-dip-drive, quick flips
Plyo/Cond-Ropes, boxes, squat jumps, dot drills, ladders, stadiums
*For all linemen: Dot drills and ropes should be done everyday.
*Note: Stretching should be done before and after every workout. Refer to flexibility
program.
PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE TESTING IN AUGUST
TEST TIMES
*Your slowest time must not be 0.5 seconds slower than your 40 time for the spring. If
your spring time was 5.0, the slowest 40 you can run is 5.5 for the (10) 40’s.
Also work on your 110 yd dash. Coach may also want to test this.
SUMMER
WORKOUT
SCHEDULE
STRENGTH
PHASE
Example Workout Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Strength Strength Power Endurance Endurance
Dots Dots Dots Dots Dots
P-up/Crunches 3x15 P-up/Crunches 3x15 P-up/Crunches 3x15 P-up/Crunches 3x15 P-up/Crunches 3x15
Leg extension 3x10 Bench (% charts) Power shrugs 3x10 Bench-225/185 3xfailure Leg extension 3x10-12
Leg curl 3x10 Incline bench 3x10 High pulls 3x6 Dumbell/Incline 3x10-12 Leg curl 3x10-12
Squats (% charts) Military press 3x10 Hang cleans 3x6 Dumbell/Military 3x10-12 Leg press 4x10-12
Front/ Rear pulldown Behind neck press Dumbell side laterals 3x10-
3x10 3x10 Snatch 3x6 12 Hack squats 3x10-12
Flip-dip-drive 3x6
T-bar row 3x10 Upright row 3x10 (clean to front squat) Dumbell/ tricep ext 3x10-12 Lunges 3x10 each leg
Bent over row 3x10 Close grip bench 3x10 Quick flips 3x8 (5 sec rest) Tricep pushdowns 3x10-12 Lat pulldowns f/r 3x10-12
Dips/ Incline p-ups Plyos/Boxes 20-32''
Arm curls 3x10 3x12 3x15sec Dips/Incline p-ups 3x12 Seated rows 3x10-12
Toe raises 3x10 Shrugs & neck work Squat jumps 3x15 Shrugs & neck work T-bar rows 3x10-12
Running 10x20, 10x30,
Lunges 3x10 each leg Running- Stadiums Butt tucks 3x15 10x40 Arm curls 3x10-12
Ladder drills 220's x 3/ 440's x2 Ropes 10 min Ropes-10 minutes
Ropes 10 minutes Ladder drills
Mile run
Note: All auxillary lifts are worked at a fast pace, with short rest periods of 5-10 seconds
in between sets. On auxillary lifts, the same man works all 3 sets consecutively.
CYCLE
PROGRAM
Percentage Cycle Program
Although there are many percentage cycle programs today, we have found a basic
program that has worked very well for our athletes. Our program is based on maximum
repetitions at 3% decrease of their one rep max. In other words, if a person can bench
press 300 lbs for one repetition, they should be able to do 290 lbs for two repetitions, 280
lbs for 3 reps, 275 lbs for 4 reps, 265 lbs for 5 reps, 255 lbs for 6 reps, 245 lbs for 7 reps,
235 lbs for 8 reps, 230 lbs for 9 reps and 220 lbs for 10 reps (These weights are rounded
off).
Our cycle starts using a smaller percentage of 1RM to perform sets of ten repetitions.
There are seven weeks until the athlete attempts a maximum lift gain.
Those who have not been involved in a well rounded weight program should take two
weeks to prepare themselves for the cycle program. I would suggest 3-4 sets of 8-10
repetitions of each exercise within one’s program to prepare the athletes properly.
Not all the repetitions on some of the exercises are going to be reached, but don’t become
too alarmed because this is not common for many, it is a general rule. Within the seven
weeks there are both high and low repetitions used, so if a person is not accustomed to
both types of work, they may fall short of the prescribed repetitions. By working as hard
as you can on each set every day, you will become better prepared for the next cycle at
your new maximum. When a large difference occurs between the number of repetitions
you can actually do and the prescribed repetitions, one should adjust their maximum
appropriately.
After the cycle has been completed, one should take off a few days form workouts and
then repeat the cycle. (Refer to Percentage cycle charts).
Cycle Program
How to work the cycle
This system will allow us to follow a set program for as long as the training duration
lasts. It will give us the exact sets and reps, and will take the guess work out of your
training program. This program uses a percentage set up that will help our strength
continue to improve as long as the program lasts. Not all repetitions will be achieved. Do
as many reps as you can and get help only on one repetition after you reach fatigue. The
only exception is your last set. Do as many repetitions as you can do. Finish reps that
can’t be completed by doing negative repetitions (add a 4 second count when lowering
the weight) to the reps that are left. Remember only on your last set.
Find a max on the lifts that are marked “% chart” on your workout form i.e. bench and
squat. Then, on the left hand side of your program, start with workout #1. For example, if
my bench max is 350 lbs, I turn to the chart and on the left hand side I go to 350. My first
workout is workout #1. When I bench the next Monday, I use workout #2 (move one
block to the right of paper). The next Monday I use workout #3, and so on. When I get to
workout #7, I find a new max and jump to new max level and repeat the program.
How to determine rep weights
Bench Press
If your 1RM is 315-400lbs, the starting weight is 225lbs.
If your 1RM is 250-315lbs, the starting weight is 185lbs.
If your 1RM is below 250lbs, the starting weight is between 135-150lbs.
Squat
If your 1RM is 300-400lbs, the starting weight is 225lbs.
If your 1RM is 400-500lbs, the starting weight is 275lbs.
If your 1RM is above 500lbs, the starting weight is 315lbs.
When working to failure, we are looking for a total of 30 reps for the 3 sets. We are
looking for at least half the number of reps achieved on the previous set. In other words,
if 18 reps are achieved on the 1st set, we are looking for at least 9 reps on the 2nd set, but
if more can be achieved, we want to encourage them to go to failure. So if 9 reps are
achieved, we are looking for at least 5 reps on the 3rd set.
If 35 or greater total reps are achieved for the 3 sets, increase the rep weight by 10lbs. If
30-35 total reps are achieved, increase the weight by 5lbs. If 25-30 total reps are
achieved, keep the weight the same. If less than 25 reps are achieved, decrease the
weight. This way, we can increase endurance while still making gains in strength.
Week 2-The weight used for the set of 4 last week becomes the weight for your set of 6.
The weight used for your set of 2 last week becomes the weight for your set of 4. Then
set a new weight for the set of 2. Continue for the 8 week cycle and remax.
*Remember the more power you use when doing these exercises, the greater benefit you
will obtain from these workouts. No pain, no gain.
Drills
1) Power bounds>[2 sets of 5 reps.] From a standing position jump upwards as high
as possible (example vertical jump) 5 times. Make sure you bend at your hips and
not your waist. Do not bend over. Do these as fast and continuously as possible.
Get off the ground quick and get as high as you can, using your arms to reach
upward.
2) Power bounds with weights>[2 sets of 8 reps.] These exercises are performed
exactly as power bounds (#1) only use 2 (10lbs) weights in each hand. Jump with
resistance. A weighted vest can also be used. Make sure your body gives when
you rebound off the ground. Do not let your body hit the ground with locked
ankles or knees. Do not reach upward, keep your arms at your sides.
3) Standing broad jumps>[2 sets of 8 reps.] Start with feet shoulder width apart in
a standing position. Hop forward and upward as far and as high as you can.
Rebound off the ground as quickly as you can.
4) Side hops>[2 sets of 10 reps.] Pretend you are jumping over a blocking dummy.
As you explode with both feet, jump as high and as far sideways as possible. Be
quick off the ground.
5) Side power pushes>[2 sets of 10 reps.] From a standing position in a football
position push off your left leg going to the right side. Land on your right foot and
immediately push off your right foot back to the left side. Stay low and use arms
and upper torso to push your body side to side. This exercise will help your lateral
quickness (change of direction).
6) Depth jumps (or stepping off a box)>[2 sets of 15 reps.] Use a box or bench that
is 20-30’’ high. Step forward off the box and let yourself drop to the ground. As
soon as you land, cock your body slightly and explode upward as high as you can.
Jump up and not out, and always bend at your hips and not your waist.
WEIGHT LIFTING
TECHNIQUE
Flat bench press (Free weight)
Note that this exercise can also be performed using dumbbells and/or a decline bench.
Breathing
In other exercises (hang clean) that require the bar to begin at the thighs, perform the
beginning position and the first pull and transition (scoop) upward movements. To begin
an exercise with the bar at the shoulders, perform the power clean checklist from the
beginning position through the catch.
Beginning Position
Thrust hips forward and continue pulling until knees are under bar.
Keep feet flat.
Torso should be nearly vertical and erect.
Keep shoulders positioned directly over the bar.
Keep elbows fully extended.
Upward movement phase: Second pull
Breathing
If there is only one spotter, he should stand behind the lifter with arms under the lifter’s
arms, and hands on his chest. If possible, use two spotters, especially if the weight is
heavy.
Two spotters stand at opposite ends of the bar, feet positioned slightly wider than hip-
width.
Cup hands with palms facing upward.
Palms begin and are maintained in a position 5 to 8 cm below the ends of the bar.
Spotters move sideways I unison with the lifter as he moves backward.
Once in position, feet are slightly wider than hip-width, knees slightly flexed,
back flat.
Breathing
Beginning position
Breathing
Power drills are an explosive, ballistic type of training that takes advantage of the
prestretch principle of muscular contraction to train the elastic component of the muscle.
Experts refer to this type of training as plyometrics. The emphasis of these drills is speed
of movement.
A) Explode from one leg to the other achieving maximum distance on each stride.
B) Drive off the balls of the feet.
C) Movements are exaggerated and explosive.
Avoid:
Going too fast.
Swinging feet out to the side.
Avoid:
Not jumping as high as possible and pulling your knees to your chest.
Too much time spent on the ground between reps.
Moving forward on each rep.
A) From a standing position, bring both arms back (to create momentum), bend at the
knees and jump as far forward as you can, forcing the arms through.
B) Land in a ¾ to parallel squat position and continue the jumps until you complete
the prescribed number of jumps and sets. Rest 60 seconds between each set.
Avoid:
Taking short jumps and not pulling your knees to your chest.
Taking steps when jumping or landing.
4. Double leg jumps for speed
A) Use the same jumping technique that is used for double leg jumps for distance.
The key is to jump as far and as fast as possible for the prescribed number of reps.
Feet should be parallel at the start of the beginning of each jump.
Avoid:
Jumping too slow on each rep.
Stopping or hesitating between jumps.
A) Drive off hind leg, extending completely at ankles, knees and hips.
B) Cover as many steps as possible with each stride.
Avoid:
Not covering enough steps with each stride.
Running down the steps.
Purpose: Develop unilateral explosive power to aid in quick starts and acceleration.
A) Drive off right leg, extending completely at the ankle, knee and hip.
B) After reaching maximum height, pull your right knee to your body in preparation
to land on the next step. Immediately repeat the process for the prescribed number
of reps. Then alternate legs.
C) Rest 60 seconds between sets.
(Use same technique as single leg hop, only utilize both legs.)
8. Vertical jumps
Avoid:
Not jumping as high as possible on each jump.
Too much time spent on the ground between reps.
Not blocking with the hands.
9. Bench jumps
A) From a position on top of a bench (ht. approx. 18-20”), step off the bench in a
straddled fashion.
B) Land in a ¾ to parallel squat position (feet should be parallel). As soon as contact
is made, explode (using arms) back to the top of the bench.
C) The movement is quick and explosive. Concentrate on speed while using the
proper technique.
Avoid:
Landing with knees locked.
Not using a spotter.
Too much time spent on the ground between reps.
A) From a standing position, jump from side to side (feet together) over a line in a
continuous manner as fast as possible.
B) Be sure to stay on your toes throughout the drill and keep the knees flexed.
Avoid:
Not moving full speed.
Knees locked upon landing.
11. Lateral hops (side-to-side)
A) From a standing position, jump from side to side (feet together) in a continuous
manner at a moderate pace.
B) Be sure to get good knee lift on each jump. Knees should be flexed each time you
land.
Avoid:
Not getting good knee lift on each jump.
Jumps not being consistent.
Knees locked upon landing.
(Use same technique as double leg lateral hops only utilizing one leg at a time.)
Avoid:
Not jumping as high as possible on each jump.
Too much time spent on the box between reps.
Knees locked upon landing.
(Use same technique as single leg hop only utilize both legs.)
15. Box jumps (Single response)
Purpose: Improve power and explosion.
A) Stand with feet parallel, hip width apart, and toes pointed straight ahead.
B) Swing arms back and bend at the knees and hips.
C) Explosively jump up and slightly forward-simultaneously swinging the arms
forward and extending the legs.
D) While in the air, pull knees up to the chest to allow body to land in the middle of
the box.
E) Jump as high as possible on each jump. Step off the box, assume the starting
position and repeat.
Avoid:
Performing drill on hard surface.
Spacing feet too wide apart.
Jumping without use of the arms.
Keeping legs straight while in flight.
Purpose: Advanced form of plyometric training that improves power and explosion.
A) Start on box 1 with feet parallel, hip width apart and toes pointed straight ahead.
B) With arms back and bent at the knees and hips, lead with right foot and step off
from box 1 and immediately spring back up onto box 2. Land on both feet. (Box
2’s height is determined by how high the athlete can jump.)
C) While in the air, pull the knees to the chest to allow the body to land in the middle
of box 2 (knees flexed).
D) Always jump as high as possible. Repeat the process from box 2 back to box 1.
Avoid:
Performing drill on a hard surface.
Spacing feet too wide apart.
Jumping without use of the arms.
Keeping legs straight while in flight.
Spending too much time on the ground between jumps.
Dot drills
A) Begin with feet apart (one foot on each dot). Hop to the center dot with feet together.
Then hop to the end with feet apart (one foot on each dot). Hop backwards to the center
dot with feet together and backwards to the beginning position for 1 rep. Do this 6 times.
B) Immediately, using right leg only, jump to each dot once (begin on right back dot,
jump to middle dot, right top dot, left top dot, middle dot, left back dot, and back to the
beginning dot) for 1 rep. Do this 6 times.
E) Begin with feet apart (one foot on each dot). Hop to the center dot with feet together.
Then hop to the end with feet apart (one foot on each dot).Turn 180°, landing with feet
apart (one foot on each dot). Proceed back to the start to complete 1 rep. Do this 6 times.
This should be done as fast as possible with no breaks in between the sequences. It
should be completed in less than 60 seconds.
180°
Start Start
180°
Other variations:
Use the sequence with both feet, right foot only, left foot only.
(4) (3)
(2), (5)
Start
(6) (1), (7)
(3) (4)
(2), (5)
Start
(6) (1), (7)
(3) (2)
Start
(4) (1), (5)
SPEED
DRILLS
Vocabulary – Running
Focus – Look straight through – eye to eye conversation
Hammer – Violent downward action at end of arm drive – smash a nail into the wall
behind you
Speed – Def. – series of falls and recoveries – work on max. hypertension categories for
kids.
Shoulders:
90° angle – angular velocity.
Fist down through pocket – past butt – eliminate hyperextension.
“Hammer” – violent downward movement – smash nail into wall at the end of drive
back.
2 inches of movement in back – shoulder blades more together, and lower back arc 1 inch
Want hips underneath you in power base – just like lifting – gives you a second gear.
Foot plant – Stride length – created down and back – has to be underneath, not in front.
“Punch” – Thrust knee forward – power from ground. Knee goes out – hip rotation gains
an inch.
Speed
Strides
Objectives: Improve running form, strengthen legs, and improve speed.
Directions: 1) Run with great form.
2) Keep head still, eyes fixed on a conversational plane, relaxed jaw
3) Use arms – rotate at shoulder, maintain a 90° angle at elbow.
4) Good leg action – lengthen stride by punching knee down the track; also
work to get knee lift parallel.
5) Stay relaxed and stride at ½ to ¾ speed for 40 yards.
Accelerations
Objectives: Improve running form, improve acceleration, improve speed.
Directions: 1) Same as strides, but accelerate from ½ speed to top speed over last 30
yards.
2) Do not accelerate all at once – make it a steady acceleration.
40’s
Objectives: Improve running form, improve explosive start from stance, improve speed.
Directions: 1) Start from stance – vary so that you start left, right, and straight ahead.
2) Sprint 40 yards full speed, walk back to starting line and repeat.
3) Average at least one per minute.
Speed Drills
1) High knee running
Avoid:
A) Moving forward too fast.
B) Swinging legs out to the side.
C) Lifting legs below parallel with the ground.
D) Leaning backward.
Purpose: Develop the ability to reach with the foreleg, which will improve stride length
and flexibility in the hamstrings.
A) Drive hard off left leg, lifting the right knee to a parallel position.
B) When right knee reaches the parallel position, make a small skip with the left foot
as you extend the right foreleg to parallel. Reach out with the right foot and
extend until foot makes contact with the ground.
C) Continue the skipping action and reaching movement.
Avoid:
A) Unrhythmic action and movement.
B) Uncomplete extension of the foreleg.
C) Leaning backwards.
3) Butt kicks
Avoid:
A) Moving forward at a fast pace.
B) Using arms.
C) Lifting knees forward.
4) Lunge walks
Purpose: Improve thigh and hip flexibility while aiding in stride length and balance.
A) Extend forward with the right leg and bend at the knee until the left knee touches
the ground. Repeat this process getting the maximum distance with each step.
Back should remain straight.
B) Toes should be in front of knee on each extension.
Avoid:
A) Short steps.
B) Knees in front of the toes on the extension.
C) Bent back.
5) Form starts
Purpose: Proper starting technique, which allows for explosive movement off the ball.
A) Assume a relaxed starting position so that front foot is placed 3-6 inches behind
the starting line. The other hand is placed high on the hip with the elbow pointed
up. The back foot is 6-12 inches behind the heel of the forward foot and 2-4
inches to the side.
B) Hips should be slightly above shoulder height with the majority of the starting
weight on the front leg and hand. Eyes are focused 2-3 feet in front of starting
line.
C) Concentrate on exploding out of the starting stance. Pull back leg forcefully
forward with a quick and long first step. Bring elbow of support arm forcefully up
and back. Be sure to keep head down and face muscles relaxed.
Avoid:
A) Weight too far back on heels.
B) Hips lower than shoulders.
C) Rocking back and forth prior to start.
D) Standing straight up on start.
E) Failure to pull back leg high to chest.
F) Arms crossing body.
G) Clinching fist and jaw.
6) Form sprints
A) Start from the form start position. Use the same starting technique and sprint ¾
speed for the prescribed distance.
B) Concentrate on high knee lift and foreleg extension. Arms are at a 90° angle,
swinging independent of the shoulders, straight forward and back.
C) Relax fingers, shoulders and jaw. Hand swing should move from pocket to chin.
Avoid:
A) Poor starting position.
B) Body tensed while running.
C) Sprinting too fast.
FLEXIBILITY
Flexibility
Adequate warm-up prevents strains and muscle tears that normally will occur if
an athlete starts into full performance without preliminary warm-up activities. The main
purpose of the warm-up is to raise both the general body and the deep muscle
temperatures and to stretch the ligaments and other collagenous tissues in order to permit
greater flexibility. This reduces the possibility of muscle tears and ligamentous strains,
and helps prevent soreness.
You, as an athlete, should learn to stretch within your limits, without straining.
Stretching is not a contest, it is entirely individual. There are three categories in
stretching: 1) The easy stretch, 2) The developmental stretch, and 3) The drastic stretch.
You should begin each of the following exercises with the easy stretch. Here, you can
totally relax without any discomfort. You may then gradually move into the
developmental stretch, where you will feel the stretch become more intense, but it should
not be actual pain. You should NOT stretch in the drastic stretch. Here, the body would
be uneasy and it would be impossible to relax and an unnecessary injury may result.
Flexibility will increase in the developmental phase. By gradually working within
your own comfortable and painless limits, you will be able to go beyond your present
limits and come closer to your personal potential. Stretching should be within everyone’s
limits, with the emphasis on the feeling of the stretch, not stressing flexibility at the
beginning. This would lead to over-stretching, possible injuries and negative attitudes.
In summary:
Stretching and flexibility is very important for the following reasons:
1) It is a way to prepare for activity, a fine-tuning of the muscle.
2) It is a way to reduce muscle tension and tightness.
3) It revitalizes tight, sore muscles after activity.
4) It is a way to prevent serious muscular injuries.
5) Stretching maintains and naturally develops an increase in flexibility,
therefore, allowing a fuller range of motion so that more power can be
generated.
Many athletes may not be benefitting from stretching because they are over-
stretching. They may be stretching to the point of pain, thinking this is the right way.
Proper stretching is NOT painful.
Over-stretching, either ballistic (bouncing up and down) or drastic static
stretching, is painful and contracts the very muscles trying to be stretched. As a protective
device against injury, the automatic stretch reflex mechanism is activated, and actual
stretching of the fibers is impossible. Proper stretching does not activate this stretch
reflex, nor does it cause pain.
Feel the right stretch; don’t be worried about flexibility or how far you can go.
Self-control is the key to avoid over-stretching. Stretching correctly will develop self
awareness, which can lead to injury prevention and greater potential development. You,
as an athlete will enjoy stretching, once you learn how to do it properly.
Stretching routine
1) Pull elbow behind the head – hold and pull easy. Stretch each arm for 10 seconds.
2) From a standing position, with legs straight, slowly bend at the waist until you
feel an easy stretch in the back of the legs. Do not over stretch. Hold for
approximately 30 seconds.
3) Sit down with heels approximately 10 inches apart. With legs straight, slowly
bend forward at the waist. Hold an easy stretch for 10 seconds. Slightly increase
the stretch into developmental phase for an additional 10 seconds.
4) Sit with your right leg straight. Bend your left leg, cross your left foot over and
rest it to the outside of your right knee. Then bend your right elbow and rest it on
the outside of your upper left thigh, just above the knee. Keep the back straight, so
not slouch. During the stretch, use the elbow to keep this leg stationary with
controlled pressure to the inside. With your left hand resting behind you, slowly
turn your head to look over your left hand and arm. As you turn your upper body,
think of turning your hips in the same direction (though your hips won’t move
because your right elbow is keeping the left leg stationary). Hold for 15 seconds
on each side.
5) Pull soles of feet together. With your hands clasped around your feet, slowly pull
yourself forward until you feel a stretch in the groin area. Hold an easy stretch for
15 seconds. Slowly increase stretch as you feel yourself relax. Hold
developmental stretch for 15 seconds. Keep elbows on outside of legs for
stability.
6) Pull leg to chest as one unit, one hand around knee and other hand around ankle.
Stretch under control. Hold 20 seconds.
7) Lie on your side and rest the side of your head in the palm of your hand. Hold the
top of your foot with your hand between the toes and ankle joint. Gently pull the
heel toward the buttock to stretch the ankle and quadriceps. Hold an easy stretch
for 10 seconds.
8) Now set the same leg behind you in the hurdlers stretch, toe pointed straight back
if possible. Slowly lean backwards until you feel the stretch in the quadriceps.
Stretch easy and then slowly increase stretch into developmental phase as you
relax. Hold for 30 seconds.
9) Then straighten out the bent leg and bring the sole of the other foot to the inside
of the outer thigh. Now with your foot pointed straight ahead, slowly bend
forward at the waist to stretch hamstring and back. Hold an easy stretch for 5
seconds, and then developmental for 15 seconds.
13) From this legs over head position, roll down on spine. Slowly rolling forward,
hitting one vertebra at a time. Roll slowly and under control for 10 seconds. Use
hands behind knees or lower legs to help the stretch as you roll.
14) Lay flat on your back and extend arms over head. Point toes and stretch arms over
head as far as you can without a drastic strain. Hold for 5 seconds, and relax.
15) From this position, grab one leg just below the knee and pull knee toward chest.
Back of head may be up or down. Hold for 10 seconds.
16) From position #15, pull bent leg over straight leg. If your right leg is bent over,
use left hand on upper part of thigh to gently pull down as you keep your
shoulders flat and head looking toward the hand of the right arm that is flat and
extended straight out from shoulder. Hold for 20 seconds.
18) Sit up with legs straight. Move legs out as far as possible without straining. Keep
feet upright and relaxed. Now slowly lean forward until you feel a stretch on the
inside of the legs. Keep hips forward. Hold an easy stretch for 20 seconds.
19) Sit up straight, stretch left hamstring and back by bending at waist toward foot of
left leg. Keep head up as you feel a good stretch for 20 seconds. Now go to the
right leg for 20 seconds.
20) Pull soles of feet together. Pull forward and hold an easy stretch for 20 seconds.
Mechanical analysis
1. Principles of motion.
2. Principles of force.
3. Principals of balance and stability.
4. Principles of projection.
Description
1. Both feet together – Jump on toes with feet together. Try to jump higher than 1”
off the ground.
2. Right foot – Jump about 1” off the ground with right foot only.
3. Left foot – Jump about 1” off the ground with left foot only.
4. Skip – Alternate right and left feet as quickly as you can, keeping jumps no
higher than 1” off the ground.
5. High knee – Standing in place, jump while pumping knees as high and as fast as
possible.
6. Side to side – Jump on toes with feet together, jumping from side to side on each
hop. Jump at least 2’ to each side.
7. Power hops – Keep feet shoulder width apart, with knees flexed in a ¾ squat
position. Jump as fast as possible, bouncing off both feet at least 6-8” on each
jump. Knees remain flexed in the landing phase (stay on toes).
8. Russian hops – Jump alternating feet front to back with knees flexed, gaining a
stride length of 2-3’ on each jump. (Movement similar to lunge with a hop).
9. Double jumps – Jump on toes with both feet together. Get as much height as
possible on each jump, rotating the rope two times for one jump.
10. Make a square – Jump on toes with both feet together. Make an imaginary
square (about 1’ by 1’) while jumping with both feet together. Go as quickly as
possible, keeping jumps no higher than 1”.
11. Figure 8 – Make a figure 8 with your feet together. Go as quickly as possible.
NUTRITION
Nutrition
Just as strength training, stretching, running and agility are important parts of total
conditioning, so is a well-rounded diet. An athlete may work hard to improve himself, but
if his diet is not based on sound nutritional principles, he will not reach his full potential.
5) From the 4 basic food groups, you will receive the nutrients which your
body needs for healthy maintenance and growth. Listed below are the
necessary nutrients and the amounts needed in your daily diet. No vitamin
or mineral supplements are needed if you follow a well-balanced diet.
Proteins 20%
Fats 30%
Carbohydrates 50%
Minerals & Vitamins (which are included in the above)
Note: You do not need protein supplements if you eat a well-balanced diet. When the diet
is balanced, there is enough energy for intense training and protein for muscle growth and
repair. Research has established that 2.2 grams per day of protein per 1 pound of
bodyweight is sufficient for both athletes and non-athletes.
10) Nutrition myth #1: Bulking Up – The process of adding fat and muscle is
an arcane, out-dated concept utilized by bodybuilders in the 1940’s
through the early 1970’s. Adding fat is never of any benefit to a football
player. Adding 10 lbs of muscle with 10 lbs of fat is of no benefit either.
Bodybuilders in the past few years do not bulk-up under any
circumstances. They keep their bodyfat levels low by mixing intense
strength training and other forms of endurance (cardiovascular) training.
This type of training includes running, jumping rope and other types of
aerobic activity.
11) Nutrition myth #2: Cutting (Losing) weight will make me faster - Drastic
weight loss does not necessarily drastically increase speed. Speed is a
function of strength, techniques, physical conditioning and heredity.
12) Nutrition myth #3: I need to get rid of all my fat as soon as possible – It is
impossible to lose more than 2 lbs of fat per week without losing some
muscle tissue. A loss of muscle tissue will always cause a decrease in
strength in some portion of the body. Lose weight gradually (1 lb per
week) by maintaining a careful, well-planned diet with moderate portions
of food.
13) Nutrition myth #4: Beer has nutritional value. It even contains protein –
Alcoholic beverages (beer, malt liquor, wine, etc.) provide no nutritional
benefit to an athlete. They are especially detrimental to those athletes
trying to lose weight or gain muscular weight. Alcoholic beverages make
it nearly impossible for an athlete to gain muscle, lose fat, improve
strength, and improve speed. Drinking several beers provides useless
calories which always end up as fat. Beer becomes fat and nothing else.
12 light beers = 1320 calories = 16.5 apples
6 light beers = 660 calories = 8.25 apples
One half package of Doritos and 6 light beers
= 1430 calories = 17.9 apples
Regular beer and malt liquors will provide even more calories. One pound
fat contains 3500 calories. One half pound contains 1750 calories. It is
easy to eat and drink great quantities of beer, soda, and snack foods. In
many cases, these foods are also high in calories, which makes you fat.
Fruits and vegetables are low in fat, and high in fiber. As a result, you are
more easily filled-up with fruits and vegetables, and less likely to get fat.
This makes a high-powered protein drink that packs a good 1,600 calories. If you
were to drink two of these a day in combination with three wholesome meals, you could
really add some decent size.
How to Gain Weight
Basic Concepts
2. To gain weight, you have to take in more calories than your body burns up during
exercise.
3. A pound of bodyweight equals 3500 calories. So, in order to gain a pound, you need to
eat 3500 calories more than your body uses.
4. Realistically, you can gain about one or two pounds in a week if you consume 500 to
1000 extra calories every day.
Notice that 8 servings coming from grain products and fruits and vegetables allows for
most of the increased calorie intake to come from carbohydrates.
8. Have snacks between meals that are high calorie, and also rich in nutrients such as:
a. Nuts
b. Dried fruits
c. Shakes and malts
d. Cheese
e. Sandwiches
f. Pizza
9. Avoid snacks between meals that are high in calories, but low in nutrients. If you do
eat them, do not substitute them for nutrient rich foods. Some high calorie, low nutrient
foods are:
a. Soft drinks
b. Cakes, pies, cookies
c. Salty snack foods
d. Jams, jellies, syrups
e. Doughnuts, sweet rolls
10. Eat a quality breakfast.
13. Never miss a weight training workout, because the weight you do gain needs to be
lean muscle mass.
2. It is possible to safely lose 1 to 2 pounds of body fat a week. If you lose weight any
faster than that, you may begin to lose muscle as well as strength.
3. For each pound of fat you want to lose, you have to eliminate 3500 calories. You
should do this with a combination of diet and exercise.
4. For an athlete, diet alone is not a good way to take off pounds. Cutting your calorie
intake below 2000 calories means you won’t get the energy you need for training and
competition. In short, your performance may suffer.
5. Losing weight through exercise alone involves increasing your activity level
considerably.
6. The fastest and perhaps the easiest way to lose weight is with a combination of diet and
exercise. If you eat 500 calories less and exercise 500 calories more, you could burn up to
1000 calories a day. At this rate, you could lose up to two pounds in a week.
Date _________________
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Body weight
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Goal (Fall) __________
Bench Press
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Squat
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40 yd.
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Dots
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PERCENTAGE
CHARTS
Max Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
70 10x35 10x45 10x35 8x45 10x35 6x55 10x35 4x55 10x35 4x60 10x35 4x60 10x40 4x65
10x40 10x55 8x40 8x55 8x40 6x55 8x45 4x60 8x55 2x65 8x55 2x65 8x55 1x70
10x40 8x40 8x55 6x45 6x55 6x55 4x65 6x55 2x65 6x55 1x70 6x60 1x75
75 10x35 10x50 10x35 8x50 10x35 6x55 10x35 4x60 10x35 4x65 10x35 4x70 10x40 4x70
10x40 10x55 8x40 8x55 8x45 6x60 8x50 4x65 8x55 2x70 8x60 2x70 6x60 1x75
10x45 8x45 8x60 6x50 6x60 6x55 4x70 6x60 2x70 6x65 1x75 4x65 1x80
80 10x40 10x55 10x40 8x55 10x40 6x60 10x40 4x65 10x40 4x70 10x40 4x75 10x45 4x75
10x45 10x60 8x45 8x60 8x50 6x65 8x55 4x70 8x60 2x75 8x65 2x75 6x65 1x80
10x50 8x50 8x65 6x55 6x70 6x60 4x75 6x65 2x75 6x70 1x80 4x70 1x85
85 10x45 10x55 10x45 8x55 10x45 6x65 10x45 4x65 10x45 4x75 10x45 4x80 10x45 1x80
10x45 10x65 8x45 8x65 8x50 6x70 8x55 4x75 8x65 2x80 8x65 2x80 5x65 1x85
10x50 8x50 8x65 6x55 6x75 6x65 4x80 6x70 2x80 6x75 1x85 3x75 1x90
90 10x45 10x60 10x45 8x60 10x45 6x70 10x45 4x70 10x45 4x75 10x45 4x85 10x50 1x85
10x50 10x70 8x50 8x70 8x55 6x70 8x60 4x75 8x70 2x85 8x70 2x85 5x70 1x90
10x55 8x55 8x70 6x60 6x75 6x70 4x85 6x70 2x85 6x75 1x90 3x75 1x95
95 10x50 10x60 10x50 8x60 10x50 6x70 10x50 4x70 10x50 4x80 10x50 4x90 10x50 1x90
10x50 10x70 8x50 8x70 8x55 6x70 8x60 4x80 8x70 2x90 8x70 2x90 5x70 1x95
10x55 8x55 8x70 6x60 6x80 6x70 4x90 6x70 2x90 6x80 1x95 3x80 1x100
100 10x50 10x65 10x50 8x65 10x50 6x75 10x50 4x80 10x50 4x85 10x50 4x90 10x55 1x90
10x55 10x75 8x55 8x75 8x60 6x80 8x65 4x85 8x75 2x90 8x80 2x95 5x80 1x100
10x60 8x60 8x80 6x65 6x85 6x75 4x90 6x80 2x95 6x85 1x100 3x85 1x105
105 10x55 10x70 10x55 8x70 10x55 6x80 10x55 4x80 10x55 4x90 10x55 4x95 10x55 1x95
10x60 10x80 8x60 8x80 8x65 6x80 8x70 4x90 8x80 2x95 8x80 2x100 5x80 1x105
10x65 8x65 8x80 6x70 6x90 6x80 4x95 6x80 2x100 6x90 1x105 3x90 1x110
110 10x55 10x70 10x55 8x70 10x55 6x85 10x55 4x85 10x55 4x95 10x55 4x100 10x60 1x100
10x60 10x85 8x60 8x85 8x65 6x85 8x70 4x95 8x85 2x100 8x85 2x105 5x85 1x110
10x65 8x65 8x85 6x70 6x95 6x85 4x100 6x85 2x105 6x95 1x110 3x95 1x115
115 10x60 10x75 10x60 8x75 10x60 6x85 10x60 4x90 10x60 4x100 10x60 4x105 10x60 1x105
10x65 10x85 8x65 8x85 8x70 6x90 8x75 4x100 8x85 2x105 8x90 2x110 5x90 1x115
10x70 8x70 8x90 6x75 6x100 6x85 4x105 6x90 2x110 6x100 1x115 3x100 1x120
120 10x60 10x80 10x60 8x80 10x60 6x90 10x60 4x95 10x60 4x100 10x60 4x110 10x65 1x110
10x65 10x90 8x65 8x90 8x70 6x95 8x80 4x100 8x90 2x110 8x95 2x115 5x95 1x120
10x70 8x70 8x95 6x80 6x100 6x90 4x110 6x95 2x115 6x100 1x120 3x100 1x125
125 10x60 10x80 10x60 8x80 10x60 6x95 10x60 4x95 10x60 4x105 10x60 4x115 10x65 1x115
10x70 10x95 8x70 8x95 8x75 6x95 8x80 4x105 8x95 2x115 8x95 2x120 5x95 1x125
10x75 8x75 8x95 6x80 6x105 6x95 4x115 6x95 2x120 6x105 1x125 3x105 1x130
130 10x65 10x85 10x65 8x85 10x65 6x95 10x65 4x100 10x65 4x110 10x65 4x120 10x70 1x120
10x70 10x95 8x70 8x95 8x80 6x100 8x85 4x110 8x95 2x120 8x100 2x125 5x100 1x130
10x80 8x80 8x100 6x85 6x110 6x95 4x120 6x100 2x125 6x110 1x130 3x110 1x135
MAX Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
10 x 70 10 x 90 10 x 70 8 x 90 10 x 70 6 x 100 10 x 70 4 x 105 10 x 70 4 x 115 10 x 70 4 x 125 10 x 70 1 x 125
135 10 x 75 10 x 100 8 x 75 8 x 100 8 x 80 6 x 105 8 x 90 4 x 115 8 x 100 2 x 125 8 x 105 2 x 130 5 x 105 1 x 135
10 x 80 8 x 80 8 x 105 6 x 90 6 x 115 6 x 100 4 x 125 6 x 105 2 x 130 6 x 115 1 x 135 3 x 115 1 x 140
10 x 70 10 x 90 10 x 70 8 x 90 10 x 70 6 x 105 10 x 70 4 x 110 10 x 70 4 x 120 10 x 70 4 x 130 10 x 75 1 x 130
140 10 x 75 10 x 105 8 x 75 8 x 105 8 x 85 6 x 110 8 x 90 4 x 120 8 x 105 2 x 130 8 x 110 2 x 135 5 x 110 1 x 140
10 x 85 8 x 85 8 x 110 6 x 90 6 x 120 6 x 105 4 x 130 6 x 110 2 x 135 6 x 120 1 x 140 3 x 120 1 x 145
10 x 75 10 x 95 10 x 75 8 x 95 10 x 75 6 x 110 10 x 75 4 x 115 10 x 75 4 x 125 10 x 75 4 x 135 10 x 75 1 x 135
145 10 x 80 10 x 110 8 x 80 8 x 110 8 x 85 6 x 115 8 x 95 4 x 125 8 x 110 2 x 135 8 x 115 2 x 140 5 x 115 1 x 145
10 x 85 8 x 85 8 x 115 6 x 95 6 x 125 6 x 105 4 x 135 6 x 115 2 x 140 6 x 125 1 x 145 3 x 125 1 x 150
10 x 75 10 x 100 10 x 75 8 x 100 10 x 75 6 x 115 10 x 75 4 x 115 10 x 75 4 x 130 10 x 75 4 x 140 10 x 80 1 x 140
150 10 x 85 10 x 115 8 x 85 8 x 115 8 x 90 6 x 115 8 x 100 4 x 130 8 x 115 2 x 140 8 x 115 2 x 145 5 x 115 1 x 150
10 x 90 8 x 90 8 x 115 6 x 100 6 x 130 6 x 110 4 x 140 6 x 115 2 x 145 6 x 130 1 x 150 3 x 130 1 x 160
10 x 80 10 x 100 10 x 80 8 x 100 10 x 80 6 x 115 10 x 80 4 x 120 10 x 80 4 x 130 10 x 80 4 x 145 10 x 80 1 x 145
155 10 x 85 10 x 115 8 x 85 8 x 115 8 x 95 6 x 120 8 x 100 4 x 130 8 x 115 2 x 145 8 x 120 2 x 150 5 x 120 1 x 155
10 x 95 8 x 95 8 x 120 6 x 100 6 x 130 6 x 115 4 x 145 6 x 120 2 x 145 6 x 130 1 x 155 3 x 130 1 x 165
10 x 80 10 x 105 10 x 80 8 x 105 10 x 80 6 x 120 10 x 80 4 x 125 10 x 80 4 x 135 10 x 80 4 x 150 10 x 85 1 x 150
160 10 x 90 10 x 120 8 x 90 8 x 120 8 x 95 6 x 125 8 x 105 4 x 135 8 x 120 2 x 150 8 x 125 2 x 155 5 x 125 1 x 160
10 x 95 8 x 95 8 x 125 6 x 105 6 x 135 6 x 120 4 x 145 6 x 125 2 x 150 6 x 135 1 x 160 3 x 135 1 x 170
10 x 85 10 x 105 10 x 85 8 x 105 10 x 85 6 x 125 10 x 85 4 x 130 10 x 85 4 x 140 10 x 85 4 x 155 10 x 85 1 x 155
165 10 x 90 10 x 125 8 x 90 8 x 125 8 x 100 6 x 130 8 x 105 4 x 140 8 x 125 2 x 155 8 x 130 2 x 160 5 x 130 1 x 165
10 x 100 8 x 100 8 x 130 6 x 105 6 x 140 6 x 120 4 x 150 6 x 130 2 x 155 6 x 140 1 x 165 3 x 140 1 x 175
10 x 85 10 x 110 10 x 85 8 x 110 10 x 85 6 x 130 10 x 85 4 x 135 10 x 85 4 x 145 10 x 85 4 x 160 10 x 90 1 x 160
170 10 x 95 10 x 130 8 x 95 8 x 130 8 x 100 6 x 135 8 x 110 4 x 145 8 x 130 2 x 160 8 x 135 2 x 165 5 x 135 1 x 170
10 x 100 8 x 100 8 x 135 6 x 110 6 x 145 6 x 125 4 x 155 6 x 135 2 x 160 6 x 145 1 x 170 3 x 145 1 x 180
10 x 90 10 x 115 10 x 90 8 x 115 10 x 90 6 x 130 10 x 90 4 x 135 10 x 90 4 x 150 10 x 90 4 x 165 10 x 90 1 x 165
175 10 x 95 10 x 130 8 x 95 8 x 130 8 x 105 6 x 135 8 x 115 4 x 150 8 x 130 2 x 165 8 x 135 2 x 170 5 x 135 1 x 175
10 x 105 8 x 105 8 x 135 6 x 115 6 x 150 6 x 130 4 x 160 6 x 135 2 x 165 6 x 150 1 x 175 3 x 150 1 x 185
10 x 90 10 x 115 10 x 90 8 x 115 10 x 90 6 x 135 10 x 90 4 x 140 10 x 90 4 x 155 10 x 90 4 x 165 10 x 95 1 x 165
180 10 x 100 10 x 135 8 x 100 8 x 135 8 x 110 6 x 140 8 x 115 4 x 155 8 x 135 2 x 165 8 x 140 2 x 175 5 x 140 1 x 180
10 x 110 8 x 110 8 x 140 6 x 115 6 x 155 6 x 135 4 x 165 6 x 140 2 x 170 6 x 155 1 x 180 3 x 155 1 x 190