Strength Training for Soccer

by Ralf Meier

Overview

One false step and a grimace of pain gives the game away. Muscle tears, tendon and joint injuries belong to soccer like studs to soccer shoes. Many of these injuries are preventable, in particular by better preparation of the leg muscles. A soccer player's muscles must be strong enough to withstand a game that includes short sprints, sudden stops and scissor movements, which push the knees and surrounding areas to the limit. Functional strength training prepares the muscles specifically for these demands. Match-fit muscles not only make you a better player, they are also the best way of protecting tendons and joints. "Strength Training for Soccer” shows exercises to train the soccer player's most important muscles presented in an easily understandable form. There are also exercises to improve flexibility and joint mobility. "Strength Training for Soccer" shows exercises to train the soccer player's most important muscles presented in an easily understandable form. There are also exercises to improve flexibility and joint mobility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841268583
Publisher:	Meyer Meyer Sports
Publication date:	12/01/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Ralf Meier, Germany, has worked in the field of fitness and strength sports for nearly 25 years. As editor-in-chief of the magazine SPORT & FITNESS, he has witnessed the rapid development in this area at first hand. Many athletes of all abilities have benefited from his widespread experience. Ralf can still be found in the weights room regularly.

Table of Contents

Athleticism in Soccer     8
Problem Areas     11
Achilles Tendons     12
The Muscles     14
Squats     17
Execution     18
In Focus...     20
Performance Improvement     22
Boost Your Game     26
The Recovery Factor     28
Active or Passive     29
In Focus...     32
Optimal Training - Fewer Injuries     34
Imbalances     37
Correcting Imbalances     39
Goal Setting     39
Starting Out is Easy     40
Training Programs     41
Variety     43
In Focus...     44
Short Program to Do at Home     46
Maximal Strength Test     49
The Short Program     50
Warming Up     51
The Exercises     52
Overview of the Short Program     64
Strength Training in the Gym     66
Muscle Training for Soccer Players     68
The Exercises     69
The Programs     94
Range of Movement     97
Beginner's Program     98
Muscle BuildingTraining     100
Maximal Strength Training     104
Recovery Training     106
In Focus...     108
Muscle Nutrition     110
Super-food for Muscles     113
Carbohydrates     114
Eating right     117
Protein - the Building Block     120
Totally Fat-free?     122
A Couple of Beers After the Game     123
In Focus...     124
Photo Credits     126