Which strtength training exercises ?
The exercise must be specific to the type of strength required, and is therefore related to the particular demands of the event (specificity). The coach should have knowledge of the predominant types of muscular activity associated with the particular event, the movement pattern involved and the type of strength required. Exercises should be identified that will produce the desired development. Although specificity is important, it is necessary in every schedule to include exercises of a general nature – e.g. • Bench Press • • Sit Ups • Shoulder Press • Chest Press • Lat Pull downs • Lower Back Extensions • Tricep Press • Calf Raise • Bicep Curls • Leg Curls • Leg Extension • Leg Press These general exercises give a balanced development, and provide a strong base upon which highly specific strength training programs can be built. Muscle Movement Pectoralis Major Decline dumbbell bench press Pectoralis Minor Incline dumbbell bench press Medial Deltoids Standing dumbbell side laterals Po
