FREE Basic Injury Prevention Program for Elite Soccer Players
*Protect* from future injuries. *Reduce* pain while playing. *Boost* overall performance.
If you have been grinding through a nagging injury, or always seem to limp through the end of each season, or are tired of spending too many games on the sidelines, then this free basic injury prevention guide can provide the first steps towards resolving these issues for good.
The most commonly injured muscle groups for soccer players are the hamstrings, groin (hip adductors), hip flexors, and low back musculature, and the most commonly injured joints for soccer players are the knees and ankles. One additional area to consider are the glutes with proper activation and strength required to ease pressure off the back, knee, and ankle/foot complexes.
This free basic program is designed to assist with muscle activation and higher level training for these troubling and often overlooked areas.
Developed by physical therapist and former D1 player Marco Antunez, based on his experience training hundreds of clients at his Total Body Performance practice, this is meant to be an introduction to the basics of creating a stronger, more resilient foundation for elite youth soccer players.
Aside from preventing non-contact injuries, strengthening these supporting muscle groups will improve your power output, stamina, and overall strength.
The guide is free on this platform as we want to spread this basic programming as wide as possible (do not feel obligated to donate). If you're having trouble downloading you can get the pdf version here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AejMtOWwtkgqDjDa1003A22p8_k4DRHjhM57x3b2l7c/export?format=pdf).
You'll get 35 exercises, along with links to full video demos, aimed at strengthening often overlooked movements and joints/muscle groups. You'll also get recommendations for how to fit these into your workouts/training schedule to address your specific injury needs.