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Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball » (2ND)

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Authors: Robert Price
ISBN-13: 9781932549362, ISBN-10: 1932549366
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Price World Publishing
Date Published: April 2005
Edition: 2ND

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Author Biography: Robert Price

Book Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball is a must have for any competitive volleyball player looking to accelerate his or her skills. Complete with year-round workout programs designed specifically for volleyball, there is no longer a reason to follow a general fitness routine. By doing exercises that target volleyball specific muscles, you will be exercising more efficiently as well as optimizing your performance on the court.

The programs can be followed by both men & women 14 years of age & over, regardless of weight training experience. With 100+ photographs of 80 different exercises, this book is the ultimate resource for weight training for volleyball. Maximize Your Athletic Potential through sport-specific training and make next season your best yet!

Table of Contents

Part IVolleyball Specific Training
Introduction9
Off-season Program10
Preseason Program17
In-season Program18
Part IIGetting Started33
Warming Up35
Cooling Down36
Abs37
Stretching45
Proper Form51
Proper Breathing52
Part IIIRecommended Exercises53
Substituting Similar Exercises55
Chest Exercises55
Back (Lats) Exercises62
Shoulders Exercises68
Triceps Exercises78
Biceps/Forearms Exercises83
Legs Exercises89
Part IVThe Necessities97
Perfecting Your Technique99
Estimating Your One-Rep Max100
The Different Folks, Different Strokes Principle107
Overtraining and Staleness108
The Declaration of Variation110
Muscle Fibers112
Training Techniques114
When to Increase117
Safety Reminders124
Record Keeping126
Test Yourself129
Conclusion129
Part VSupplemental 4-Week Programs131
Endurance/Stamina/Fat-burning Programs133
General Fitness/Power Programs147
Strength Programs161

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