Introduction to Strength Training for Track and Field Athletes
MatchFit Movement
Track & Field, Youth Sports
Coach
Dr Mark Williams PhD
[https://matchfitmovement.co.uk/]
Features
Programming 2 days per week
For youth track and field athletes wishing to commence strength and conditioning training to support their development.
Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
Delivered through TrainHeroic
Easy to access and to follow via your mobile phone.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Dumbbells // Bench // Soft Plyometric Boxes // Hard Plyometric Boxes
Recommended
Bumper Plates // Kettlebells
Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Monday
INTRODUCTION TO S&C FOR YOUTH TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES SESSION 1
A
Hang Clean Pull
3 x 6
B
Split Jump
3 x 6
C
DB Step Up
3 x 16
D1
Push Up to Side Plank
3 x 16
D2
TRX 45 Degree Row
3 x 10
E1
Dead Bug
3 x 16
E2
Glute Bridge Hamstring Walkout
3 x 16
Thursday
INTRODUCTION TO S&C FOR YOUTH TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES SESSION 2
A
Hang Clean Pull
3 x 6
B
Box Jump
3 x 6
C1
Standing Landmine Press
3 x 20
C2
Single Arm Landmine Row
3 x 20
D1
Lateral Lunge
3 x 16
D2
Single Leg RDL
3 x 10
E
Plank Crunch
3 x 20
Coach
Dr Mark Williams PhD
Dr Mark Williams PhD
Mark is a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach, senior lecturer and researcher with a special interest in youth athletic development and motor learning. Mark has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science, which focused on the importance of fundamental movement skills in the physical development of youth basketball players.
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