| 95% of athletes train completely wrong... | | | | 3. Use Odd Object Training - As much as I love using |
| They focus on aesthetic goals (like getting a 6 pack), | | | | the barbell for a lot of training with athletes, I also |
| instead of improving their performance in their sport. | | | | recommend using odd objects like sandbags, kettlebells |
| This can be done by building strength, speed and | | | | and waterballs too. This type of training will really help |
| improving their skill in the sport. | | | | with your grip, and it uses a lot of your stabilizing |
| Here are my top 5 tips for athletes who are preparing | | | | muscles that don't get worked that often. |
| for next season... | | | | 4. Use Resistance For Speed Work - If you're pushing |
| 1. Train For Strength - When I say strength, I mean | | | | the prowler or dragging the sled, you'll increase your |
| heavy lifting. Ignore the 12 rep range movements, and | | | | speed much quicker than if you were just running |
| focus on working in the 1-5 rep range to build | | | | sprints. The increase in strength will increase your |
| maximum strength. Adding things like chains and | | | | speed. |
| resistance bands to your lifts will help to break through | | | | 5. Stop Eating Like Crap - It sounds basic, but your |
| plateaus. | | | | nutrition will affect your recovery and your |
| 2. Improve Your Weak Spots - Most athletes have | | | | performance more than anything else. If you're |
| certain areas where they are incredibly weak. This | | | | constantly eating crap like fast food, or eating tons of |
| could be pushing movements or pulling, or even just | | | | simple carbs like breads and pastas, then your |
| their legs in general. Your biggest improvements will | | | | performance on the field is going to suffer. Stick with |
| come from improving your weak areas, not neglecting | | | | your lean meats, veggies, fruits and nuts... |
| them. | | | | |
