In the first half of this training video you can see AC Milan doing some bodyweight strength exercises along with hurdle mobility training. I love doing hurdle mobility with all my athletes and used it quite extensively in the warmups when I trained the Carolina Railhawks at my training...

The article below attempts to answer the question of what the optimal weight room load is for soccer players. The authors come to the conclusion that.. During the competition period, a load of 50% of a 1RM should be used in a BP to maintain muscular power over a wide load range. While I...

It’s been almost 2 weeks since I’ve last posted…by far the longest stretch without a post since I started this site. Sorry bout that but I promise I have been keeping busy and have some content in the pipeline. First up is one of the reasons for my posting absence. 2...

Since the physical demands of soccer are largely alactic-aerobic one might be tempted to focus primarily on the energy system development in the physical preparation of players. This study indicates that might be shortsighted and that we can’t overlook neuromuscular development...

For better repeat sprint ability: be lighter and more agile, stop working or caring about your bench press, increase bodyweight strength values (perhaps just an outcome of being lighter), and improve your aerobic power. Full Details HERE. Abstract PURPOSE: The 5-m repeat-sprint test (5-m RST)...