Strength
uap-pre-season-2
A1. Semi-supinated grip Pull-ups
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- "semi-supinated" means that your palms are facing one another. If
you do not have a bar that allows for this, use a supinated grip
(palms toward you)
- keep your chest up. Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top of
the movement.
- If you do not have an assisted chinup machine, you can use a lat
pulldown instead.
A2. Bodyweight (BW) Squats
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- Get below parallel on each rep
- Arms are extended to help maintain balance and keep weight on heels
B1. Bench Dips
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- You should feel some tension in the pectorals at the bottom of the
movement
- Keep elbows parallel, not caving in or flaring out
B2. 45 Degree Lunges (BW)
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- Step out at a 45 degree angle while keeping hips square
- Get low but do not let the back knee hit the ground
C1. Pushups
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- Maintain perfect plank position
- Can be done on your knees if you cannot complete all as regular
pushups
C2. Diagonal Plate Raise
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- Start in a squat position with the plate held to one side.
- Lift the plate diagonally and up over the opposite shoulder.
- Your eyes should follow the plate during the movement.
D1. Plank Step-Up
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- Maintain perfect alignment of shoulders hips and ankles
- Walk onto and off of the step as quickly as possible
D2. Scissor Jumps for height
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- Aim for maximum height
- Feet should be shoulder width apart when landing.
- With minimal ground contact time, jump up again into the next
scissor.