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In my experience as a former div 1 strength coach and having experience at the pro level (NHL) in season lifting is important. The key is volume management. You are not going to do a sheiko program...

I'll throw Cal Dietz into the mix

Especially when the original response by Neeld is well respected in the hockey community.

Having trained cross country and done my thesis on strength training for distance runners the key for weights is training in your 4-6 rep max range. Follow the rule of 10. Get ten reps in total train...

Here is what you need to do
BA/ BS
CSCS USAW or PES. Although CSCS is still top dog
MA/MS
Volunteer or intern ie work for free preferably while getting bachelor's degree
While earning masters...

You could also use this time to build your deadlift. You could deadlift one day for 3-5 reps per set and Romanian deadlift the other for sets of 5-8. Do 3-5 sets. Follow each with a single leg squat...

All good advice. Another option would be running a light back squat on Wed to maintain the movement say 60% for 2x5. A la the Texas method.

Pendlay has had guys go back squat Mon 3-5 x5 for heavy...

Heavy weights, low volume, avoid fatigue

Try picking 2 lifts like deadlift or squat and press. Keep total volume for each around 10 reps so 2x5, 3x3, 1x5-3-2, 5x2. Lift heavy but not hard. Keep...

I like these numbers. They are tough BUT considering he has NO experience he will have to blow people's minds to get a shot. Seriously, even athletes with experience need to remember that if they...

Aerobic endurance and strength training.

Couple thoughts on this.

1. Running economy has been called the determining factor in distance running performance.
2. Research shows that strength...

Interesting topic.

I used a program based on the LTDTE with our combine guys to great effect. We used a model based more on Verkhoshansky's research and really overreached the strength phase. ...

I think this may fall into the category of over analysis. Sure the biceps don't contribute to the running, but they are such a small group that even if you added an inch to them they wouldn't weigh...

PT's generally work with gross movement patterns while OT's work on more fine motor control.

Or in other words

PT's tend to work towards 80-90% of recovery and OT's put the polish on.

One...

In my experience the point of diminishing returns is somewhere in the 2.5-2.75 x bw squat range. I have worked at the division 1 and professional levels. I would say for most of the athletes I have...

FWIW one of our best box jumpers had the lowest vert on the team. Had crazy hip mobility.

All good advice. I like the idea of doing Pavels easy strength work for fighters. In a nutshell

Pick 1 lower body (either squat or deadlift) and 1 upper push (press or bench)
Use the same 2 lifts...

For the hamstrings without the GHR I wouldn;t do the GHR off the floor as most people are not strong enough to do one properly. Either do 1 Leg DL/RDL variations (you could even do a staggered...

I never mentioned glute bridges or sit ups. Also I would like to point out that my example had the athletes alternating squats and deadlifts each workout so in no way was I suggesting not to lift.
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On land when you create force you pull or push against the ground and drive force through the implement or environment. It's the old Bruce Lee saying... take your power from the ground. In water...

I trained our water polo team for 3 years.

Some notes on swimmers:

They tend to be kyphotic (shoulders round forward) Be sure to stretch the lats, pec minor, and pec major. Soft tissue work...