Football Mayhem Conditioning Routine

So you want to gain an edge in your football game. Well it is going to take some work.

This routine will either make you or break you. I would be interested in knowing how many people could actually follow this routine through to the end; however, even just one day of it will get you so sore you'll be begging for it to end.

It's a good thing this is separated over three days throughout the week with Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday all as rest days. Otherwise I think some people may actually explode.

First on Monday we start with squats. Squats are what you are going to have to develop a lot of strength in if you want to be quick and powerful enough to outperform your enemies on the playing field.

Start with 2 sets of regular squats, then take a break and go to for some pushups. Once you have done as many pushups as possible go back to your squats.

Except now perform jump squats, jumping as high as you can is important. Slowly drop down into the squat and then quickly spring out of the squat. This is called a plyometric exercise what it does is it trains your muscles to be more pliable and to react faster.

Plyometric routines are what are going to give you the explosive starts and quick speed you need to out run your opponents. Once you have done your squats move to the military press.

You will need a bar for this. A military press, if you don't already know, is similar to a reverse pull up.

Instead of pulling your chest to the bar, you lift the bar to your chest then press it above your head. Slowly let it back down so it is resting slightly above your pectorals.

Keep your back straight and tight throughout this exercise, you wouldn't want any extensive pressure to be place on your spine. This exercise is going to strengthen your trapezius and deltoids, which are both important for a powerful football through.

By now your body should be pretty sore through your arms and your legs. It is time to work the core muscles and abdomen.

I recommend spinning incline crunches with dumbbells. If that is too hard for you do it without the dumbbells; still too hard do it without the incline.

Repeat this routine Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using the other days as rest days for your muscle to recuperate and recharge. Make sure to get a good amount of protein to support muscle growth.

Without proper rest and nutrition your muscles will not grow. So keep that in mind with all your future exercise routines.

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