Strength Training for Football

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organisation in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognised professionals in strength training and conditioning and sport science, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. Jerry Palmieri was the strength and conditioning coach for the New York Giants for 12 years under Tom Coughlin, winning two Super Bowl Championships. After earning his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, he worked as strength and conditioning coach at Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Boston College. Palmieri started his NFL career in 1995, coaching with the Jacksonville Jaguars for 8 seasons. As well as this, he has also written numerous articles on strength and conditioning and regularly speaks at industry conferences. Darren Krein is the head strength and conditioning coach of the Indianapolis Colts and holts 18 years of NFL coaching experience. Krein previously spent five seasons at the Miami Dolphins. In 2013 he was named NFL Strength Coach of the Year. Prior to coaching, Krein played for various teams including San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Barcelona Dragons.

• Foreword by Tom CoughlinIntroduction by Mike GentryPart I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance TrainingChapter 1. Importance of Resistance TrainingAnthony CaterisanoChapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport PositionsBrett BartholomewChapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete AssessmentZac WoodfinChapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design GuidelinesJeff Hurd and Nathaniel D.M. JenkinsPart II. Exercise TechniqueChapter 5. Total Body Exercise TechniqueRichard LanskyChapter 6. Lower Body Exercise TechniqueAnthony LomandoChapter 7. Upper Body Exercise TechniqueJim Peal and Erik MyyraChapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise TechniqueTed RathPart III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample ProgramsChapter 9. Off-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 10. Preseason ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 11. In-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 12. Postseason ProgrammingDarren Krein, Jerry Palmieri, and Zac Woodfin

“Throughout more than 30 years of coaching in the NFL I made it a point to stay up to date with the advancements within the profession. Strength Training for Football provides the essential keys so you can do the same while building a great program. Within this book you’ll find all the exercises and drills required to improve your athletes’ performance.”-Steve Watterson, Retired Strength and Conditioning Coach for Tennessee Titans Football“The NSCA’s efforts have improved the athlete and football player. One look at Strength Training for Football and that becomes abundantly clear. Here is the latest in science, research, and programming you need to develop the strongest players on the field.”-Chris Snee, New York Giants Offensive Lineman (2004-2014) and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion“Strength Training for Football is the comprehensive conditioning resource for the sport. The authors provide excellent insights and programming templates for every position and phase of the game.”-Kevin Yoxall, CSCS, MSCC, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Midway High School in Waco, Texas