Athlete Performance

Rugby, Football , Gaelic Football, Hockey, Field Sports, Multi-sport
Coach
Simon Church

Build real athletic strength & power to dominate on the field.

*This tried and tested preseason builds through three 4 weeks blocks to ensure you're game ready!!*

Block 1 - Accumulation 1
Block 2 -Accumulation 2
Block 3 -Intensification 1

**Accumulation Block 1
-Creating the structural and neuromuscular foundation needed for later heavy and explosive training
-Building tissue tolerance (ligaments / tendons)
-Increase cross sectional area of mass (hypertrophy)
- Increase work capacity / GPP (General physical preparedness)**


Created by Simon Church, founder of Athlete Performance, and trusted performance coach to professional athletes for over fifteen years. Specialising in speed, power, and strength development for field sport athletes.

To get the best results from this programme and be 'game ready', run this programme alongside the 'on-field' preseason programme (Speed & Conditioning). Available strength from Athlete performance.

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Strength Underpins, Power Dominates.
We work with professional athletes everyday and understand the importance of effective programming and technical mastery. By following this preseason programme you are committing to the training process that rewards those that work hard, but also work smart.
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Built in the field.Designed to dominate.
Seasons of practical application, underpinned by academic research has shaped this programme to bring you proven results that will enable you to dominate.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Preseason Strength & Power - Accumulation 1 -Week 1 Day 1 - LB 1

A1

Calf ISO Hold

3 x 0:10

A2

Calf Raise

3 x 6

B

Seated Box Jump

4 x 3

C

Back Squat

5, 5, 5, 8, 8

D

DB RDL

3 x 6

E

DB Walking Lunge

3 x 6

F1

Russian KB Swing

3 x 10

F2

Suitcase Carry

3 x 20

Monday
Preseason Strength & Power - Accumulation 1 -Week 1 Day 2 PUSH

A

Med Ball Chest Pass

3 x 5

B

Bench Press

8, 8, 8, 5, 5

C

Seated DB Press

4 x 6

D

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 8

E1

Dips

8, 8, MAX

E2

Paloff Press with Rotation

3 x 8

Wednesday
Preseason Strength & Power - Accumulation 1 -Week 1 Day 4 - LB 2

A

DB Seated Single Leg Calf Raise

3 x 5

B1

Broad Jump

3 x 3

B2

Extensive Weighted Jumps

3 x 12

C

Power Clean

5, 5, 3, 3

D

Prowler Push

4 x 20

Thursday
Preseason Strength & Power - Accumulation 1 -Week 1 Day 2 PULL

A1

Med Ball Wall Throw

3 x 5

A2

4-Way/ Manual Neck

3 x 0:20

B

Weighted Chin Ups

4 x 5

C

Barbell Rows

8, 8, 6, 6

D1

Single Arm Seated Cable Row

3 x 12

D2

Lying Cable Facepull

3 x 12

E

Farmers carry

3 x 40

Coach
coach-avatar Simon Church

ATHLETE - Preseason Block 1