For athletes looking to devote serious time and effort to improving their physical attributes either between competitions, or simply to improve their performance and longevity as non-competitors. A regimented, comprehensive plan that will undoubtedly take your strength and conditioning to the next level.
Plyometric Circuit
A
Pick 1-4 different jumps from the options below and spend 6 minutes jumping. Move from exercise to exercise in a circuit, resting as needed to keep outputs high. You can get as creative as you want with this. Try different setups with your hurdles, use cones or jump mats if you have them. Just get quality reps. Options: -DB Squat Jumps x5 -Step up Jumps x 3ea. -Alternating Step up Jumps x 3ea. -Seated Vertical Jump x3 -Band Assisted Squat Jumps x5 -Hurdle Hops x 3-5 -Depth Jump x3 -Broad Jump (single or triple effort) x3
B
Main Squat
5, 5, _
C
Press Variation
6, _ , _
D
Seated Leg Curl
3 x MAX
E
Single Arm DB Row
F
Weighted 4 Way Neck
2 x 10
Aerobic Conditioning
A
Options: A. Low Intensity Steady State/Zone 2 - Spend 30-60 minutes working in HR zone 2 (60-70% HR max) - Can be a run, bike, swim. Pretty much anything. Just keep the intensity low and go for longer duration. B. Threshold Intervals - Work up to 80% HR max and stay there for 3 minute - Recover back down to HR zone 1 or low zone 2 between reps. - Hit 3-5 reps - Can also be a run, bike etc. ---Totally up to you
A
Olympic Variation 1
3, 10
B
Main Press
5, 5, _
C
Main Hinge
6, _ , _
D1
Chin-Up
D2
Copenhagen Plank
2 x 0:20
Anaerobic Power
A
A. Alactic power intervals - 10 seconds of all out effort - Recover back down to zone 1 or low zone 2. Probably at least 2-3 minutes - Get 6-10 reps. B. Lactic power intervals - 30 seconds of all out effort - Recover back down to zone 1 or low zone 2 - Get 5-8 reps. C. 150 YD Shuttles (10,15,20,30) - Recover back to zone 1 or low zone 2 - Get 3-5 reps D. 60 YD Shuttle (5,10,15) - Recover back to zone 1 or low zone 2 - Get 5-8 reps.
Plyometric Circuit
A
Pick 1-4 different jumps from the options below and spend 6 minutes jumping. Move from exercise to exercise in a circuit, resting as needed to keep outputs high. Options: -DB Squat Jumps x5 -Step up Jumps x 3ea. -Alternating Step up Jumps x 3ea. -Seated Vertical Jump x3 -Band Assisted Squat Jumps x5 -Hurdle Hops x 3-5 -Depth Jump x3 -Broad Jump (single or triple effort) x3
B
Overhead Press
3 x MAX
C
Squat Variation
3 x MAX
D
Pendlay Row
2 x MAX
E
RFE Split Squat
6, 8, 8
Lucas Brey, MS, CSCS
NCAA DI Strength and Conditioning Coach, Competitive Grappler, Marine Corps Veteran.
Whether you're between competitions, or you're looking to step up your performance in the training room, getting stronger is always worth the effort.
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