Description
| Product ID: | 9781492571421 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Strength Training for Sport |
| Title: | Strength Training for Football |
| Authors: | Author: Darren Krein, Jerry Palmieri |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Sports training and coaching, Sports training & coaching, American football, American football |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Strength training is vital in the development of high school and college football players, as many of them are still physically maturing. Luckily, Strength Training for Football gives strength and conditioning coaches the tools needed to help players excel on the field. Absolute strength. Sharp acceleration. Explosive power. The modern era of football demands that athletes in all positions are exposed to quality strength training programs that translate strength gains into better performance on the field and limit athlete vulnerability to injury. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Football shows you how to design resistance training programs that will help athletes excel on the field. The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of the six groups of positions—offensive and defensive linemen; tight ends, fullbacks, and linebackers; wide receivers and running backs; defensive backs; quarterbacks; and kickers and punters. You will also find the following:
Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of successful high school, college, and professional football strength and conditioning professionals, Strength Training for Football is the authoritative guide for creating football-specific resistance training programs to help your athletes optimize their strength and successfully transfer that strength to the field. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam. |
| Imprint Name: | Human Kinetics |
| Publisher Name: | Human Kinetics Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-11-22 |
