Synopsis
How important is “explosiveness” in sports? Can you imagine trying to slow down a soccer midfielder running 20.3mph… with the ball at his feet? How would you stop a 6’6” 285lb basketball forward with a 45” vertical jump from dunking on you? What about keeping a 6’5” 275lb Rugby winger who runs a sub 11 second 100m out of the try zone?The ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction to create separation in a five to ten yards of space. The ability to “jump out of the gym”. The ability to drive through your opponent when making a tackle. You know explosiveness when you see it. The violent, fast moving arms and legs. The fluidity and effortless of their movement. And lastly, the pace, strength, and raw power when they accelerate, cut, tackle, and jump. You see it when you witness a 6’3” 247lb running back hitting nearly 22mph during a game, or when an Olympic sprinter hits 27.78mph on his way to a gold medal. Did you know that a soccer player once covered 96 meters in under 10 seconds on his way to scoring a goal? Or that three of the fastest NFL in-game speeds in 2019 were over 22mph. Now that you know what it looks like, how do you train to become an explosive athlete? Many training books include programs for building muscle, increasing strength, and developing conditioning for late in the game. Explosive Athlete is here to guide you through the research and training in an effort to give you the explosiveness that coaches will see - and the opponents will feel. Chapters include:Chapter 1: Jump Higher, Run Faster- Breakdown of scientific studies on contrast and complex training protocols- Injury prevention and functional or “farm boy” strengthChapter 2: Want to improve speed and acceleration?- Training and testing for relative strength and acceleration- Specific exercise and testing protocols to uncover performance deficitsChapter 3: Postactivation Potentiation- Breakdown of science behind power and plyometric training- Variables and methods for instant training results and a more explosive workout routineChapter 4: Athlete Recovery- Testing for upcoming workouts and training for recovery from a previous session- Realistic and easy protocols for decreasing day-to-day fatigue and stress - Guidelines for nutrition, supplements, and the environmental components of recoveryChapter 5: Organizing a Training Schedule- Speed, agility, and conditioning programs – including how to organize with recovery techniques- Sample one-year Football strength and conditioning program- Over 160 training sessions!- Training plan for off-season, pre-season, summer (2-a-day options), and in-season athletes.If you are a coach, athlete, or parent, looking to improve explosive speed and strength, look no further than Explosive Athlete. Pick up your copy on amazon today.
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