ABSTRACT
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. Strength Training for Soccer introduces the science of strength training for soccer. Working from a sound evidence-base, it explains how to develop a training routine that integrates the different components of soccer performance, including strength, speed, coordination and flexibility, and outlines modern periodization strategies that keep players closer to their peak over an extended period.
Dealing with themes of injury prevention, rehabilitation and interventions, as well as performance, the book offers a uniquely focused guide to the principles of strength and conditioning in a footballing context. Fully referenced, and full of practical drills, detailed exercise descriptions, training schedules and year plans, Strength Training for Soccer is essential reading for all strength and conditioning students and any coach or trainer working in football.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |6 pages
Introduction
part |44 pages
Components of athletic training
chapter |13 pages
Effective warm-up routine
chapter |10 pages
Strength training considered as skill training with resistance
part |40 pages
Core training
chapter |38 pages
Core exercises
part |114 pages
Strength training
chapter |11 pages
Two-leg knee dominant exercises
chapter |25 pages
Single-leg knee dominant exercises
chapter |13 pages
Hip dominant leg exercises
chapter |19 pages
Upper body press exercises
chapter |8 pages
Upper body pull exercises
chapter |8 pages
Hybrid exercises
chapter |28 pages
Muscle anatomy and function
part |42 pages
Speed-strength training
chapter |10 pages
Training principles to develop power
chapter |16 pages
Plyometrics
chapter |14 pages
Olympic lifts
part |10 pages
Blood flow restriction training
chapter |8 pages
Blood flow restriction training
part |66 pages
Program design