Non-Quarterback positions in football require a great amount of powerful hip-extension, lateral agility, upper-body strength and power, as well as a very strong core musculature.
Linemen, Runningbacks, Wide-Receivers, Tight-Ends, Linebackers, Defensive-Backs all have different and unique skill demands that require specific movement preparation; however, the general training guidelines are the same for each. Hip-extension, lateral-agility, core-stability, upper-body mass/strength, full-body coordinated exercises. Each position will be trained uniquely there after.
Football-Training Highlights:
- Double and Single-Leg Training – Hip-Extension (Squats, Step-Ups, Jumps, etc), Hip-Flexion, Lateral-Agility/Linear-Speed enhancement
- Core-Stability – focusing on transferring power from the ground/floor through the upper-limbs, and stabilizing the spine
- Upper-body strength – focusing on horizontal pressing/pulling, shoulder stabilization/health, and mass (linemen, linebackers)
- Conditioning – focusing on Anaerobic-Alactic energy system for all positions (short/powerful sprints of 5-10 seconds followed by 30-45 seconds rest), and Anaerobic-Lactic energy system for Receivers/Defensive-Backs (moderate sprints of 10-30 seconds with 30-45 seconds rest)
