Here is Part II on our Underground Strength program design tips.
My training model, for the most part, follows the concurrent method, where we focus on training strength, power, conditioning and muscle building in one workout.
In this video I address the following:
- The I am using mini cycles with programming workouts
- Developing explosive power and special strengths through the contrast method
- Tweaking workouts for specific athletes
- Using Underground Strength for CrossFit athletes
- How to keep athletes motivated for the long term
- How to ensure training does NOT interfere with the sports skills
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8 Responses
Complexing (heavy movement then fast movement) is great! Not only does it build athleticism, but I find it to be a great conditioner. Define the “Special Strength” you talk about, I have always heard that term used to mean sport related strength, that’s what the Russians usually referred to it as.
special strengths are the various types of strength, westside barbell speaks of them often
strength endurance
speed endurance
strength speed
absolute strength
there are more….
Roger that. Gonna have to look into those more…
Great stuff as always Zach! What’s the point in looking good if you can’t perform well with it?!
New blog looks great!
Thnx, Carl – TRUTH!
Hi,
This video was great, especially in regards to adapting to specific athlete’s needs. I have a question, I am nearing the end of my hockey season. I play at high level and have had practice 3,4, or 5 times a week depending on our game schedule for the weekend. Some weekends we have had five games while others only one. I have been training in the gym at least once a week for an hour or a little more and sometimes up to 3 times( those workouts were solely conditioning) a week depending on my conditioning levels. Our season has been going on since October and since we are nearing the end of the season, I was wondering how long of a deload should I take, or not take any deload?
Thanks for the great service you put out for myself and many others.
Ryan yo bro! Usually 1 week is good for in season deloading. Also, you are at the mercy of your coach if he / she deloads you guys from training / practice intensity
Keep me posted, homie!
Hi,
So now my season is officially over having played our last game yesterday. I have decided to take a week off of lifting and skating. I am having second doubts on it though. I’m just not used to not doing something and am nearly going crazy. I have decided to pick up Arnold’s autobiography titled Total Recall to make this deload week a little bit more manageable. Is this one week off a good idea? My off season lasts until next October. In the off season I will be skating and lifting on a nearly daily basis. What are your thoughts?
Thank you in advance for any advice you might have to offer and thank you for responding to my last comment.