Strength Training for Football

Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Football shows you how to design resistance training programs for six groups of positions offensive and defensive linemen; tight ends, fullbacks, and linebackers; wide receivers and running backs; defensive backs; quarterbacks; and kickers and punters. You will also find the following: 11 testing protocols for measuring and assessing athletes11 total body exercises with 14 variations20 lower body exercises with 13 variations23 upper body exercises with 29 variations15 core exercises with 35 variations115 sample programs–90 of which are position-specific–for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Backed by the NSCA and successful high school, college, and professional football strength and conditioning professionals, Strength Training for Football is the authoritative guide for creating football-specific resistance training programs.