Strength Training - Specific

Following on from a general strength training program the training needs to be related to the particular demands of the event (specificity) and the exercises must be specific to the type of strength required. The coach should have knowledge of the predominant types of muscular activity associated with the particular event, the movement pattern involved and the type of strength required. Exercises should be identified that will produce the desired development. Although specificity is important, it is necessary in every schedule to include exercises of a general nature.

Development of the Quads

The following is a selection of exercise that could be included in a sprint athlete's specific strength training program.

  • Jump Squats
  • Step Ups
  • Half Squats
  • Split Jump Squats - as per Jump Squats with legs positioned in the lunge position
  • Forward Astride Jump Squats - as per Split Jump Squats but swap leg positions on each jump

Other exercises to be used with the Quad exercises above

  • Calf Raises
  • Leg Curls
  • Leg Extension
  • Leg Press
  • Bench Press
  • Shoulder Press
  • Pull Downs
  • Biceps Curls
  • Triceps Press
  • Sit Ups
  • Lower Back Extensions
  • Sprint arm action (5kg to 10kg dumbbell in each hand)

Program

Identify a series of training sessions using 3 or 4 exercises from each of the above groups. Conduct 2 or 3 weight sessions per week with a 48 hour recovery between each session. Allow 3 to 5 minutes recovery between each set and exercise.

Example 15 week program

  • 3 weeks of 3 sets of 14 to 20 repetitions max (RM)
  • 1 week of 2 sets of 11 to 14RM
  • 3 weeks of 3 sets of 11 to 14RM
  • 1 week of 2 sets of 6 to 11RM
  • 3 weeks of 3 sets of 6 to 11RM
  • 1 week of 1 set of 3 to 6RM
  • 3 weeks of 2 sets of 3 to 6RM

Before You Start

Prior to starting any training, it is recommended you have a medical examination to ensure it is safe for you to do so. Any application of this training program is at the athlete's own discretion and risk.

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Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Explosive Power and Strength, D.A. Chu, ISBN 0 87322 643 7
  • Strength Training Anatomy, F. Delavier, ISBN 0 7360 4185 0
  • Strength Training for Athletes, A. Winch, ISBN 1 86126 650 2
  • Serious Strength Training, T.O. Bompa et al., ISBN 0 88011 834 2
  • Strength and Conditioning for Games Players, C. Brewer, ISBN 1 902523 85 7
  • Strength Training for Coaches, B. Pauletto, ISBN 0 88011 371 5
  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2

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