CRICKET 12-WEEK PRE-SEASON PROGRAM

TRIAX Performance

Coach
Damon Bednarski

Are you looking to take your cricket to the next level this pre-season? Well, this 12-week strength and conditioning training program is for you!

This program draws upon the principles used to train elite level cricketers and is designed to compliment your skill-based training and help you to develop the key physical attributes (endurance, strength, speed & power) required to perform optimally as a cricketer.

There are three main phases of training within this program:

Phase 1 | Weeks 1-6 Aerobic Conditioning & Endurance/Strength

Phase 2 | Weeks 7-9 Aerobic & Anaerobic Conditioning & Strength/Power

Phase 3 | Weeks 10-12 Anaerobic Conditioning & Maximal Strength/Power

**Note **

  • This program is designed for those who have some experience in the gym to help develop endurance, strength, speed & power.
  • While the order of the sessions each week is designed to flow optimally, we understand that sometimes life gets in the way. You have the freedom to move sessions to days that suit you best

Price is listed in USD. Approximate AUD cost = $75

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CRICKET SPECIFIC TRAINING
This is not a generic 12-week template training program you just download off the internet. This program has been designed to train cricket specific physical characteristics (agility, endurance, power, speed & strength) and comes with tutorial videos and instructions on how to complete each exercise
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BOWL FASTER & HIT FURTHER THIS YEAR
Each week of the program includes three tailored strength sessions, designed specifically to develop the physical characteristics to become a stronger and more powerful cricketer.
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INJURY PREVENTION
Reduce your likelihood of suffering an injury this pre-season. This program focuses on educating cricketers how to properly warm up prior to training and games and tailored strength training to mitigate the risk of common cricket injuries suffered when returning to training after the off-season.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 5 days per week
3 x strength training and 2 x conditioning sessions per week + 1 x optional off legs conditioning session
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Your coaches will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Access to a Gym // Access to a field or running track // Resistance Band // Mini-Band
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1|Lower Body|Repeat Effort

Conditioning

A

Lower Body Warm Up

Lower Body Warm Up A. 5 min light jog/cycle B. 1 set of each: 5 x Crabwalk (2-3m) e/s 10 x Glute Bridge 10 x Single Leg Glute Bridge e/s 10 x Clams e/s 10 x Kneeling Thoracic Open Up e/s 10 x Fire Hydrant - Standing e/s 10 x Bird-Dog + Ball Catch e/s 5 x Skater Jumps e/s

B

Box Squat

3 x 12 @ 60 %

C1

RDL

3 x 12 @ 60 %

C2

Step Up

3 x 20 @ 60 %

D1

Leg Extension

3 x 12 @ 60 %

D2

Prone Machine Hamstring Curl

3 x 12 @ 60 %

E1

Calf Raise

3 x 12 @ 60 %

E2

Side Lunge

3 x 20 @ 60 %

F1

Side Plank

3 x 0:40

F2

Paloff Press

3 x 20

F3

Anti Rotation Hold

3 x 0:20

Monday
Week 1|Pre-Training Preparation

Conditioning

A

Lower Body Mobility Circuit

Lower Body Mobility Circuit Seated Hip Flexor Holds - 6 x 5s holds each leg Bretzzel - 2 x 30s holds each leg Hip 90/90's - 6 reps per side Russian Baby Maker - 10 reps Kneeling Thoracic Open Up - 6 reps each side Scorpion Stretch - 6 x 5s holds each side Optional - Foam rolling of lower body muscles (ie. calves, quads, hamstrings..)

Conditioning

B

Shoulder Warm Up for Cricketers

Shoulder/Pre Bowling Warm Up 10 x Mini-Band External Rotation Complex (1 rep = straight arm, left diagonal and right diagonal) 10 x Mini-Band Overhead Pull Apart 10 x Band 90 degree External Rotations (on each arm) 10 x Band Follow Throughs (on each arm) 10 x Band Release Point Holds (bowling arm only) 10 x Double Band Bowling Drill (bowling arm only)

Tuesday
Week 1|Upper Body|Repeat Effort

Conditioning

A

Upper Body Warm Up

Upper Body Warm Up 1 x 8 each side Band Internal Shoulder Rotation 1 x 8 each side Band External Shoulder Rotation 1 x 8 of each Band Row (0, 45, 90 degree) 1 x 8 Band Pull Apart (Chest) 1 x 8 Band Pull Apart (Overhead) 1 x 8 each side Bird-Dog Lateral Band Pull 1 x 8 each side Plank Fwd Slides

B1

Bench Press

3 x 12 @ 60 %

B2

Seated Cable Row

3 x 12 @ 60 %

C1

Lat Pulldown

3 x 12 @ 60 %

C2

DB Shoulder Press

3 x 12 @ 60 %

D1

DB Reverse Fly

3 x 12 @ 60 %

D2

Half Kneeling Cable Woodchop

3 x 20 @ 60 %

Conditioning

E

ARM FARM (8mins)

5 MINUTES AS MANY SETS AS YOU CAN (no rest) - Skull Crushers x10 - Lateral Raises x10 - Hammer Curl x10

Wednesday
Week 1|Pre-Training Preparation

Conditioning

A

Lower Body Mobility Circuit

Lower Body Mobility Circuit Seated Hip Flexor Holds - 6 x 5s holds each leg Bretzzel - 2 x 30s holds each leg Hip 90/90's - 6 reps per side Russian Baby Maker - 10 reps Kneeling Thoracic Open Up - 6 reps each side Scorpion Stretch - 6 x 5s holds each side Optional - Foam rolling of lower body muscles (ie. calves, quads, hamstrings..)

Conditioning

B

Shoulder Warm Up for Cricketers

Shoulder/Pre Bowling Warm Up 10 x Mini-Band External Rotation Complex (1 rep = straight arm, left diagonal and right diagonal) 10 x Mini-Band Overhead Pull Apart 10 x Band 90 degree External Rotations (on each arm) 10 x Band Follow Throughs (on each arm) 10 x Band Release Point Holds (bowling arm only) 10 x Double Band Bowling Drill (bowling arm only)

Wednesday
Week 1|Aerobic Tempo Run

Conditioning

A

General Warm Up

General Warm Up 20m Jog | On way back 10m of walking lunge + twist & 10m of lateral lunge 20m Jog | On way back 20m of Pendulums 20m Side Step (change sides halfway) 20m Carioca/Grapevine 10m Low (Ankle) Dribbling into 10m High (Knee) Dribbling + 20m Stride @ approx 60-70% 20m A-Skip + 20m stride @ approx 60-70% 4 x 40m strides (70/80/90/95%)

B

Run

100, 200, 300

C

Run

200, 400, 200

D

Run

300, 200, 100

Recovery

E

Running Cool Down

Running Cool Down Jog @50% for 4-5 minutes, including the below dynamic stretches: a) Walking Lunges b) Knee To Chest Holds c) Side Lunges d) Arabesques Static Stretches: 2-3 x 30s holds for each muscle and on each side a) Hamstrings b) Quads c) Calves d) Groins e) Hip Flexors f) Scorpion Stretch

Thursday
Week 1|Whole Body|Repeat Effort

Conditioning

A

Whole Body Warm Up

Warm Up Complex: 2 x 5m Band Crabwalks 1 x 10 Hip Thrusts 1 x 5 each side SL Hip Thrusts 1 x 8 each side Clams/Oysters 1 x 8 each side Kneeling Thoracic Open Ups 1 x 8 each side Bird-Dog Ball Bounce 1 x 8 each side Hip Flexor with Band - standing 1 x 8 of each Band Row Complex (0,45 & 90 deg)

B1

Rack Pull

3 x 12 @ 60 %

B2

Cable Hip Extension

3 x 20 @ 60 %

C1

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 12 @ 60 %

C2

Single Arm Standing Cable Row

3 x 20 @ 60 %

D1

Split Squat

3 x 20 @ 60 %

D2

GHD Iso Hold

3 x 4 @ 10

E1

Kneeling Single Arm Cable Pulldown

3 x 20 @ 60 %

E2

Half-Kneeling DB Shoulder Press

3 x 20 @ 60 %

Friday
OPTIONAL BIKE CONDITIONING #1

Conditioning

A

BIKE #1

WARM UP: 5min spin at moderate pace 6 minutes: 30s HARD | 15s EASY 1min spin 6 minutes: 15s HARD | 15s EASY 1min spin 5 minutes: 10s HARD | 20s EASY 1 min spin 5 minutes: 30s HARD | 30s EASY COOL DOWN: 3min light spin

Friday
OPTIONAL ROWING CONDITIONING #1

Conditioning

A

ROW #1

WARM UP: 3min easy row Row 250m 1 min rest Row 500m 1 min rest Row 750m 1 min rest Row 1000m 1 min rest Row 750m 1 min rest Row 500m 1 min rest Row 250m COOL DOWN: 2min easy row

Coach
coach-avatar Damon Bednarski

Level 2 ASCA accredited S&C Coach with over 6+ years industry experience working with male and female cricket, football (AFL) and soccer athletes.

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Prepare like the pro's

For as little as $2 (AUD) a session you can follow the same evidence-based protocols your favourite state and international cricketers follow during their pre-seasons.

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FAQs
Who is this program designed for?
This program is designed for male and female cricketers who have some experience in the gym to help develop endurance, strength, speed & power and are looking to take their game to the next level
What if I have a question about a drill or exercise?
You can contact the TRIAX Performance team directly through the TrainHeroic app's group chat function and they will assist you further.
Can I get an individualised program?
Yes, we can cater for athletes looking for an individualised training program. For individual program enquiries please visit our website www.triaxperformance.com or get in touch with the TRIAX team at admin@triaxperformance.com or via any of our social media platforms.
CRICKET 12-WEEK PRE-SEASON PROGRAM