Allenamento Internazionale fc 16.04.2015
This is a normal Functional Strength Training in Modern Football inside in the Gym.As can be seen, they eliminated the static strength exercises and their place was taken kinetic exercises or static but dynamic performance .The fitness football influenced by other sports in issue (volleyball-basketball etc).The main features found in a well organized strength training in gym are :
1.Few kg in the exercises (free weights or machines-leg curl,leg extension )
2.Μοre explosive in their execution.
3.Combination Eccentric +Concentric exercises (Eccentric exercises=Injury Prevention).
4.Neuromascular Coordination Exercises after one exercise ore between exercises.
5.Abandoned the long duration in exercises , for example 30''/30'' and began to use shorter 15''/15''or 15''/10''
6.Functional Strength=Elastic Strength
7.HIT Circuit Training =Ιmproves the player's ability to tolerance of fatigue while improving its ability to assume the heartbeats.
8.Dynamic balance and Proprioceptive exercises inside the stations.
***Τhe next days I 'll give you and more video -examples-of the Functional Strength Training in Soccer








The athlete lies on their back, knees bent and pushes the hips upwards to work the
This is a deceptively difficult exercise which works the hamstring muscles specifically in a very contracted close range of movement.One end of a resistance band is tied to a fixed point or held by a partner and the other end secured to the foot. The athlete pulls the heel into the buttocks contracting the hamstring muscle to do so. Aim for 3 sets of 8 reps to begin building up to 3 sets of 12 or 15.
This is a more advanced version of a bridge. Using a step or box the athlete rests on their elbows and alternates each leg putting the heel down on the floor maintaining good
This is another deceptively difficult hamstring exercise which looks easy at first glance. However with this one it is important to judge muscle soreness the next day before over doing this one. It works the hamstring muscles in a very stretched position, particularly the muscle fibers nearer the buttocks.
A basic lunge is performed while holding a ball to aid balance. This exercise strengthens the glutes, hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscles. The athlete stands with the injured leg a wide stance in front of the other. Holding a medicine ball close to the chest the weight is shifted onto the front leg and back knee bent dropping it down to the floor.
Another deceptively difficult exercise which looks easy but checking the level of muscle soreness the next day is important before doing to many of these is important. This exercise is a more advanced version of the single leg ball pick up and works the lower back and hamstring muscles eccentrically, especially the fibers towards the top of the thigh. The athlete bends forwards at the waist keeping the back straight. This also works the hamstrings as they stretch..
One of the most advanced hamstring exercises. The athlete kneels down while the therapist holds the ankles. They then slowly lean forwards as far as they can under control using the hamstrings to resist the forwards movement. A super advanced version of this is to use the hamstrings to curl back up again.