Coaches Corner: Strength

TAKU • November 8, 2022
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Six Guidelines for creating successful strength training Programs.

In today’s edition of the Coaches Corner series, I present six basic guidelines I follow when creating strength training programs for my athletes and clients.

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1. Maintain progressive overloads.

2. Establish short-term objectives and long-term goals.

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3. Keep accurate training records and perform evaluations frequently.

4. Always use proper technique and a spotter when needed. Safety is always a concern.

5. Build in variety to avoid physical and psychological burn-out and over training.

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6. Make strength training fun, safe, challenging and injury free.

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