Strength Training for Soccer

ISBN-13: 9781138957145 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 328 str.

Bram Swinnen

Opis

Strength and power are key elements of soccer performance. A stronger player can sprint faster, jump higher, change direction more quickly and kick the ball harder. This book introduces the science of strength training for soccer. It explains how to develop a training routine that integrates the different components of soccer performance, including strength, speed, coordination and flexibility, and outlines periodization strategies that keep players closer to their peak over an extended period. Fully referenced, and full of practical drills, exercises and plans, this is essential reading for all strength and conditioning students and any coach or trainer working in football.

Spis treści

Part One: Components of Athletic Training 1. Mechanisms of Enhanced Performance, Injury Prevention and Reduced Post-match Fatigue 2. The Role of Strength Training in the Enhancement of Stability and Mobility 3. Warm-up Routine 4. Strength Training Considered as Skill Training with Resistance Part Two: Core Training 5. Core Exercises Part Three: Strength Training 6. Two-leg Knee Dominant Exercises 7. Single-leg Knee Dominant Exercises 8. Hip Dominant Exercises 9. Upper Body Press Exercises 10. Upper Body Pull Exercises 11. Hybrid Exercises 12. Muscle Anatomy and Function Part Four: Speed-strength Training 13. Training Principles to Develop Power 14. Plyometrics 15. Olympic Lifts Part Five: Blood Flow Restriction Training 16. Blood Flow Restriction Training Part Six: Program Design 17. Periodization 18. Program Design 19. Sample Training Programs

O autorze

Bram Swinnen is a high performance specialist at the Move to Cure rehabilitation center, Antwerp, Belgium, where he is responsible for the rehabilitation programs of several elite soccer players from across European football's top teams. He has more than 15 years’ experience as a physical trainer and physical therapist in professional sport.