Strength exercise for football #4 – maximal strength (power)

Abstract

The ability for maximum strength is separated as a sub-component of the strength abilities. This maximal area in the general image of the strength capacities is recognized through highly intensive loads with short duration of 2 to 3 seconds or 1 to 3 repetitions.

The method for maximal strength transformation takes into account the following components: external load (90-95% of 1RM), number of repetitions in one series (1-3 repetitions), number of training series (from 3 to 4 series), break of 1.5 to 3 minutes between series, next training 24-48 hours after training depending on the category of footballers. Significant improvement of the maximal strength can be observed after 3 weeks of the training program.

Regarding the maximal strength transformation, since the execution of movements is high in terms of intensity, 1 to 3 maximal load repetitions, it is safer for the movements to be isolated in muscle groups (chest-only exercises, only back exercises, kick, etc.). However, other exercises should also be performed, such as: deadlift, throwing, pulling, pushing, with maximal intensity with duration of no longer than 2-3 seconds, should not be performed. In this manner, the entire body is involved (functional training), but with the dominant method being the maximal power transformation.