For in-season strength this winter there are three strength routine options. We recommend still trying to get in two strength sessions per week when scheduling allows. Use the guidelines below to plan which strength routine to do:
Maintenance Strength Based - Use on weeks with no competitions or when there are non-priority races to help maintain base strength. Also pair this workout with the Velocity or Power plan on some weeks. A good way to do this is by scheduling a velocity or power based strength workout mid week, and then use this strength routine after races on the weekend.
Maintenance Power Based - Perfect to incorporate as a mid week strength routine leading up to races during the majority of the winter. Especially during non-priority race weeks.
Maintenance Velocity Based - Best used during a peak phase (2-3 weeks leading up to most important races of the season). Also can be used as a mid week strength routine when athletes need to work on snappy and dynamic movements.
As a reminder our RPE weight scale is as follows:
Light: technique focus. controlled movement. won't be sore the next day
Medium: challenging but can complete all reps and all sets with perfect technique
Heavy: Can barley compete the last rep in each set
Vheavy: Maxed out. Likely needs a spot to finish the last rep
Dynamic: Light but quick, precise movements. Lifting as quick as you can
WARM UP: 5 - 30 minutes cardio
SESSION
Lateral Lunge Hurdle Stretch
2 x 12 lunges
Band Steps on Dyno Disk
x 60 seconds each leg
Shoulder Band Pull Apart
x 20 palms up
x 20 palms down
Band Cable Hip Extension
2 x 15 each leg
Ladder Drills (or jump rope)
2 sets of 4 drills
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Single leg mini hurdle
x 8 jumps each leg
2 - 3 sets
Lateral Single leg drop jump
x 6 each leg
2 sets
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Quadruple Set
Do the next 4 exercises in a row - then rest approx 2 minutes between sets
2 sets
Plate Push Ups (or fast push ups)
x 8 - 10
L Pull Ups
6 - 12
Squat Jump (body weight)
x 4 jumps
Med Ball Jump Slam
x 8 slams
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Core circuit - 2 - 3 times through
Back Extension Med Ball Throw
x 10
Bosu Rocking
x 60 seconds
Side Plank Cable Pull
x 20 each side
Hanging Leg Lifts
x 6 - 12