Soccer Weight TrainingSoccer Weight training is crucial for soccer players. It helps to increase power, speed and stability. It also helps to prevent injury. if you are stronger, you will be alot harder to tackle and knock off balance.
Soccer players generally build muscles on the lower part of the body, seeing as soccer is played mostly with the legs. It helps to increase shot power and speed. Although, some players like to build up on the upper body as well.This helps them to become stronger to help them in tight quarters. Stronger players are most likely to come out of scrambles than a weaker player. Soccer involves lots of shoulder-to-shoulder contact. Being stronger in the upper body can also help you to hold off defenders when trying to score a goal. The average weight of soccer players is 76kg. A lot of players that don't make professional is not that they lack skill or fitness, but because of their weight. Soccer players do lots of running. if you think about it, thats a lot of cadio. It is very important to replenish energy with proper nutrition. Hit the gyms! Get yourself out there and start your soccer weight training. You will not gain muscle mass without going to the gym. Anyone can gain weight by increasing the calorie intake, but only those who work hard can gain muscle mass. In order to force your muscles to grow, you must put it under a certain amount of stress through lifting heavy weights. This triggers a reaction in the brain, causing your body to try and adapt. Your muscles will, of course, try to grow from this reaction. Do not try to lift weights that are too heavy for you. Start with what you are confortable with then gradually increase as you get stronger. Try to do about 10 reps of 4 sets for each workout for maximum gain. Rest in between workouts. This is the single most important factor in soccer weight training. Muscles grow when you are sleeping so make sure you get at least 8 hours a day. 1 hour naps after workouts can also help recovery time. Make sure to only work a muscle group once a week. For example, you've just finished working your hamstring, quadriceps and glutes. You should now rest these muscles for at least a week before working these muscles again. Smaller muscles such as the calf, bicep and abs can be worked more than once a week as they recover quicker. Drink lots of water! Muscle is made up mostly of water. you must make sure you drink enough so your muscles can grow and recover quicker. At least 1 gallon of water a day will do. Eat plenty of high protein foods and vegetables. Check out the nutrition page for more on this subject. Consistancy Dont just quit after about 2 weeks. You must be committed and keep training. its very tedious and sometimes you might feel overwhelmed. Just take one step at a time and try not to think too far ahead.
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