Body Weight Exercises
Body Weight Exercises... "...The Most Under Rated, Underutilized and
Overlooked form of Training"
You can take this piece of equipment anywhere you go. You can develop or create so many different routines to improve your soccer power, strength, endurance and speed.
Squats, lunges and push ups may be used in a conditioning program. For younger athletes wall push ups may be more suitable. These type of actions have a strong carry over affect into the game for on field athletic performance.
One player I worked with put on both size and weight in a month with out using any weights.
In general I like to start all athletes (male and female) with out weights for a few reasons.
First, the athlete learns proper movement mechanics. The exercises are treated as skills. This leads to proper communication and the ability of the brain to work effeciently with the muscles.
Next, these type of activities encourages self confidence in the athlete.
Athletes master control of their body movements through these types of exercises.
If an athlete starts at young age learning proper technique with a focus on skill development they will adjust extremely well to heavier loads as they get older.
Next, I like these type of exercises because athletes can start at a young age.
These activities are inexpensive to do. You just need a little time to complete them.
Here is an example of a squat:
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