Weight training for speed workouts incorporate plyometric exercises with strength exercises.
You should perform all exercises as fast as you can with control.
Warm up 5 - 10 minutes with moderate cardio and some dynamic stretches.
Cool down with static stretches and foam roller exercises.
| Weight Training for Speed Week 1 | ||||
| Core Exercises | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
| Rotation Chest Pass | 2 | 12 | fast | 0 |
| Medicine Ball Pullover throw | 2 | 12 | fast | 0 |
| Strength Training Exercises | ||||
| Multiplanar Hop with Stabilization | 2 | 12 | fast | 60s |
|
1. DB Bench Press 2. Medicine Ball Chest Pass |
3 |
5 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Seated Row 2. Woodchop Throw |
3 |
5 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Machine Shoulder Press 2. Medicine Ball Scoop Toss |
3 |
5 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Barbell Squat 2. Squat Jump |
3 |
5 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
| Week 2 | ||||
| Exercises | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
| Front Medicine Ball Oblique Throw | 2 | 12 | fast | 0 |
| Woodchop Throw | 2 | 12 | fast | 0 |
| Strength Training Exercises | ||||
| Single Leg Box hop up with stablilization | 2 | 12 | fast | 60s |
|
1. Barbell Bench Press 2. Rotation Chest Pass |
4 |
4 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Lat Pulldown 2. Medicine Ball Pullover throw |
4 |
4 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Seated DB Shoulder Press 2. MB Side Oblique Throw |
4 |
4 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Leg Press 2. Tuck Jump |
4 |
4 10 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
| Week 3 | ||||
| Exercises | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
| Rotation Chest Pass | 3 | 10 | fast | 0 |
| Medicine Ball Pullover throw | 3 | 10 | fast | 0 |
| Strength Training Exercises | ||||
|
1. DB Bench Press 2. Medicine Ball Chest Pass |
4 |
4 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Seated Row 2. Woodchop Throw |
4 |
4 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Machine Shoulder Press 2. Medicine Ball Scoop Toss |
4 |
4 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Barbell Squat 2. Squat Jump |
4 |
4 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
| Week 4 | ||||
| Exercises | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
| Front Medicine Ball Oblique Throw | 3 | 8 | fast | 0 |
| Woodchop Throw | 3 | 8 | fast | 0 |
| Strength Training Exercises | ||||
|
1. Barbell Bench Press 2. Rotation Chest Pass |
5 |
3 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Lat Pulldown 2. Medicine Ball Pullover throw |
5 |
3 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Seated DB Shoulder Press 2. MB Side Oblique Throw |
5 |
3 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
|
1. Leg Press 2. Tuck Jump |
5 |
3 8 |
fast | 0 - 2min |
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