Why: For contact sports, upper body armor is essential; for others, it provides the counterbalance for sprinting and jumping. Examples: Pallof Presses, Deadbugs, Farmer Carries.
A solid team-based program typically rotates through these movement patterns: Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports: Spor...
Examples: Weighted Pull-ups, Bench Press variations, Landmine Presses. Why: For contact sports, upper body armor is
Many teams work hard in the off-season and stop lifting when the season starts. This leads to late-season injuries. Why: For contact sports