Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING EXPLOSIVE A program designed for the athletes who are committed to see how high they can go and are willing to make the commitment to find out. ANTICIPATED BENEFITS: Explosive Athleticism Increased Vertical Jump, Muscle Mass, Power, Speed and Agility Tighter, Leaner Physique Mental Toughness and Endurance Effective Rest and Recovery Nutritional Guidelines for Improved Performance Injury Prevention Improvement in Overall Ability RELENTLESS 13 #1. Show up, work hard, and listen #1. You don’t have to love the work, you just have to crave the results #1. Get comfortable being uncomfortable #1. Anyone can start something; very few people can finish #1. When everyone else is giving up, that’s when you push yourself harder #1. You play on two feet, you train on two feet #1. Think “I want to” instead of “I have to” #1. Decide what you’re willing to give up to have what you want #1. It’s good to train hard, but better to also train smart #1. Face failure head-on #1. Refuse to be satisfied, because there’s always more to do NAME_________________________________ Standing Vertical Jump Running Vertical Jump Full Court Sprint Week 1_______________ Week 1_______________ Week 1______________ Week 12__________ Week 12__________ Week 12____________ Pull Up Max Week 1_______________ Week 12__________ Push Up Max Week 1_______________ Week 12__________ Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 1 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING THE PROGRAM RULE ONE: Precisely Follow the Program RULE TWO: Give Your Maximum Effort SEQUENCES: 1) A pre-exhaustion move to fatigue certain muscles and to loosen the hip area 2) A combination of different muscular contractions and plyometrics 3) A stretch PHASES: 1) FIRE: Preparing the body for flight. Training to be Relentless 2) FORCE: Taking off into the air. Training to be Powerful 3) FLIGHT: Landing and taking off again. Training to be Explosive FOCUSED EXERCISES: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Strengthen and exhaust the glutes to make quads and hamstrings work harder Loosen the hips for longer muscles and more effective contractions Combine exercises to train muscles for multiple consecutive movements Train ALL muscle groups for a coordinated, explosive, athletic body Shorten AND lengthen the muscle: eccentric, concentric, and isometric contractions Rest and recovery is an essential component where the muscles repair Static stretching of specific muscles to achieve lengthening Training the body to respond with explosion instinctively not cognitively. Paying attention to the details makes all the difference Athletic success comes from knowing what to do, having the willingness to do it and the drive to continually strive to improve. But above all the “secret” to success in sports is MENTAL TOUGHNESS. Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 2 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING FUEL - Nutritional Guidelines The following are guidelines to eating for athletic fuel. #1. Eat five times a day if possible • • • • • Breakfast (hot cereal such as oatmeal) Protein shake or small snack (Yes: green apple, nuts. No: doughnut, pretzel, candy) Lunch: light meal of carbs and protein (Yes: salad, grilled chicken wrap. No: fried foods) Protein shake or small snack (No candy during drowsy time of day) Dinner (protein: chicken/fish/turkey. Green vegetables) #1. Drink a big glass of water before and during every meal. Keeps you hydrated and prevents over eating. #1. Get your carbs early in the day. They function like fuel for your body. #1. Oatmeal for breakfast. Make time for breakfast. Plain oatmeal, not sugar coated otherwise healthy oatmeal. Adding some skim milk, berries or peanut butter is not terrible. #1. Choose whole grain, not white or wheat bread. #1. Pay attention to portion control. Eat to not feel hungry, don’t eat to feel stuffed. #1. Include greens as often as possible. Low in calories and sugar, high in nutrients. #1 When you just need a snack…have a green apple - healthy and when you’re done, you’re done. #1. Once every two weeks, forget the rules. Just like you take days off from the workout, take days off from your eating plan. Get out of the routine and shock the metabolism. #1. If your goal is to lose weight…don’t eat after 8:00pm. #1. If your goal is to gain weight…eating in the middle of the night is not the way to do it. MAIN POINT: Contain sugar intake. TRAINER’S ROOM: Sleep: one of the most critical components. This is when your body heals and recovers. Exercise on rest days? Sure. But don’t use weights to work muscles you’ve been working. Will I be sore? Yes…unless you are not working. How do I get rid of muscle soreness? Move. Use your body. Stretch. Stay hydrated. The worst thing to do is sit and moan about being sore. Injury: Prevention by proper form, warmup, cool down and rest. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Ice Baths: No better way to bring down inflammation and speed recovery. Use Heat? Only if a physician or trainer demands it. Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 3 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING PHASE ONE - FIRE WEEK ONE DAY 1, DAY 4 - RELENTLESS LEGS Sequence 1 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Tiptoe Squat: 60 sec hold, 15 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 2 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Lunge: 60 sec hold, 15 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 3 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Elevated Lunge: 60 sec hold, 15 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 4 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Straight Leg Dead Lift: 60 sec hold, 15 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 5 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises V-Ups: Hold 60 sec, 15 reps pump (3 sets) V-Up Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - RELENTLESS TOTAL BODY Sequence 1 Push Up Hold: 30 sec, Pull Up Hold: 30 sec (3 sets) Sequence 2 Overhead Hold: 30 sec, Bicep Hold: 30 sec (3 sets) Sequence 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 30 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 30 sec (3 sets) Sequence 4 Side Plank Hold: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 4 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK TWO DAY 1, DAY 4 - RELENTLESS LEGS Sequence 1 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Tiptoe Squat: 90 sec hold, 10 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 2 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Lunge: 90 sec hold, 10 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 3 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Elevated Lunge: 90 sec hold, 10 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 4 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Straight Leg Dead Lift: 90 sec hold, 10 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 5 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises V-Ups: Hold 90 sec, 10 reps pump (3 sets) V-Up Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - RELENTLESS TOTAL BODY Sequence 1 Push Up Hold: 45 sec, Pull Up Hold: 45 sec (3 sets) Sequence 2 Overhead Hold: 45 sec, Bicep Hold: 45 sec (3 sets) Sequence 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 45 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 45 sec (3 sets) Sequence 4 Side Plank Hold: 45 sec each side (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 5 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK THREE DAY 1, DAY 4 - RELENTLESS LEGS Sequence 1 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Tiptoe Squat: 120 sec hold, 5 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 2 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Lunge: 120 sec hold, 5 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 3 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Elevated Lunge: 120 sec hold, 5 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 4 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises Straight Leg Dead Lift: 120 sec hold, 5 reps pump (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 5 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises V-Ups: Hold 120 sec, 5 reps pump (3 sets) V-Up Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - RELENTLESS TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Push Up Hold: 40 sec, Pull Up Hold: 40 sec (3 sets) Exercise 2 Overhead Hold: 60 sec, Bicep Hold: 60 sec (3 sets) Exercise 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 40 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 40 sec (3 sets) Exercise 4 Side Plank Hold: 40 sec each side (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY WEEK FOUR - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 6 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING PHASE TWO - FORCE WEEK FIVE DAY 1, DAY 4 - POWER LEGS Sequence 6 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Sitting Squats: 30 sec hold, 10 reps then Lunge Buttkickers 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 7 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Reverse Lunge: 30 sec hold, 10 reps then Tuck Jumps 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 8 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Burpee Dead Lifts: 30 sec hold, 10 reps then Seated Box Jumps 18” 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 9 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Straight Leg Dead Lifts: 30 sec hold, 10 reps then 1-Legged Buttkickers 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 10 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Weighted Calf Raises: 30 sec hold, 15 reps (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - POWER TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Push Up Hold: 30 sec, 10 reps. Pull Up Hold: 30 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 2 Overhead Hold: 30 sec, 10 reps. Bicep Hold: 30 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 30 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 30 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 4 Side Plank Hold: 30 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 7 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK SIX DAY 1, DAY 4 - POWER LEGS Sequence 6 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Sitting Squats: 20 sec hold, 10 reps then Lunge Buttkickers 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 7 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Reverse Lunge: 20 sec hold, 10 reps then Tuck Jumps 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 8 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Burpee Dead Lifts: 20 sec hold, 10 reps then Seated Box Jumps 24” 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 9 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Straight Leg Dead Lifts: 20 sec hold, 10 reps then 1-Legged Buttkickers 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 10 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Weighted Calf Raises: 20 sec hold, 15 reps (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - POWER TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Push Up Hold: 45 sec, 10 reps. Pull Up Hold: 45 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 2 Overhead Hold: 45 sec, 10 reps. Bicep Hold: 45 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 45 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 45 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 4 Side Plank Hold: 45 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 8 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK SEVEN DAY 1, DAY 4 - POWER LEGS Sequence 6 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Sitting Squats: 10 sec hold, 10 reps then Lunge Buttkickers 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 7 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Reverse Lunge: 10 sec hold, 10 reps then Tuck Jumps 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 8 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Burpee Dead Lifts: 10 sec hold, 10 reps then Seated Box Jumps 36” 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 9 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Straight Leg Dead Lifts: 10 sec hold, 10 reps then 1-Legged Buttkickers 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) Sequence 10 Glute Bridge: 15 reps each side (1 set) Weighted Calf Raises: 10 sec hold, 15 reps (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 2, DAY 5 - POWER TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Push Hold: 60 sec, 10 reps. Pull Up Hold: 60 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 2 Overhead Hold: 60 sec, 10 reps. Bicep Hold: 60 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 3 Tricep Push-Up Hold: 60 sec, Frog Plank Hold: 60 sec, 10 reps (3 sets) Exercise 4 Side Plank Hold: 60 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY WEEK EIGHT - REST AND RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 9 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING PHASE THREE - FLIGHT WEEK NINE DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE LEGS Sequence 11 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Dead Lift: Max reps for 30 sec, Alternating Buttkicker Scissors: 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 12 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Squats: Max reps for 30 sec, Back Roll Tuck Jumps 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 13 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Elevated Lunges: Max reps for 30 sec each side, Bronco Kick Tuck Jumps: 10 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 14 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Straight Leg Dead Lifts: Max reps for 30 sec, Attack Depth Jumps: 5 reps 18” Box (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 15 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Weighted Calf Raises: Max reps for 30 sec (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Clap Push Ups: Max reps 30 sec. Pull-up/Chin-up Release Combo: Max reps 30 sec. (3 sets) Exercise 2 Clean to Overhead Press: Max reps 30 sec. Bicep Curl: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 3 Elevated Pike Push-Ups: Max reps 30 sec, Alternating Frog Plank: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 4 Power Side Plank: Max reps 30 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 10 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK TEN DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE LEGS Sequence 11 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Dead Lift: Max reps for 20 sec, Alternating Buttkicker Scissors: 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 12 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Squats: Max reps for 20 sec, Back Roll Tuck Jumps 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 13 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Elevated Lunges: Max reps for 20 sec each side, Bronco Kick Tuck Jumps: 8 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 14 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Straight Leg Dead Lifts: Max reps for 20 sec, Attack Depth Jumps: 4 reps 24” Box (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 15 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Weighted Calf Raises: Max reps for 20 sec (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Clap Push Ups: Max reps 30 sec. Pull-up/Chin-up Release Combo: Max reps 30 sec. (3 sets) Exercise 2 Clean to Overhead Press: Max reps 30 sec. Bicep Curl: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 3 Elevated Pike Push-Ups: Max reps 30 sec, Alternating Frog Plank: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 4 Power Side Plank: Max reps 30 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 11 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING WEEK ELEVEN DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE LEGS Sequence 11 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Dead Lift: Max reps for 15 sec, Alternating Buttkicker Scissors: 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 12 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Squats: Max reps for 15 sec, Back Roll Tuck Jumps 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 13 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Elevated Lunges: Max reps for 15 sec each side, Bronco Kick Tuck Jumps: 6 reps (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 14 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Straight Leg Dead Lifts: Max reps for 15 sec, Attack Depth Jumps: 3 reps 36” Box (3 sets) Hip Flexor Stretch: 30 sec each side Sequence 15 Fire Hydrants: 10 reps forward circles, 10 reps backward circles, 10 reps side raises 6-Step Bridge Walkouts: 3 reps Weighted Calf Raises: Max reps for 15 sec (3 sets) Calf Stretch: 30 sec each side (1 set) DAY 3 - REST & RECOVERY DAY 1, DAY 4 - EXPLOSIVE TOTAL BODY Exercise 1 Clap Push Ups: Max reps 30 sec. Pull-up/Chin-up Release Combo: Max reps 30 sec. (3 sets) Exercise 2 Clean to Overhead Press: Max reps 30 sec. Bicep Curl: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 3 Elevated Pike Push-Ups: Max reps 30 sec, Alternating Frog Plank: Max reps 30 sec (3 sets) Exercise 4 Power Side Plank: Max reps 30 sec each side, 10 reps (1 set) DAY 6, DAY 7 - REST & RECOVERY WEEK 12 - REST & RECOVERY Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” 12 Varsity Athlete ATHLETIC EXPLOSION TRAINING Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Week 1 Week 2 REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST Week 3 Week 4 REST REST REST REST REST Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 REST REST REST REST REST Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 REST REST REST REST Adapted from Tim Grover’s “Jump Attack” REST 13