| Strength Training Phases |
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| Strength training should follow the same principles of progression and periodization as endurance training. The phases of Strength training should correlate with endurance training phases and the competitive season. Below are listed the different Training Phases and the corresponding strength training phase: Click on the phase to go to a detailed description and exercise program for that phase. 1. Off Season and Transition Phase: Anatomic Adaptation Phase 2. General Preparation or Base 1 Phase: Maximium Strength Phase 3. Specific Preparation or Base 2 Phase: Power Endurance Phase 4. Pre-Competition Phase: Muscular Endurance Phase 5. Competition Phase: Strength Maintenance Phase |
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| For a detailed outline of goals and objectives of training stages, go to the following link: training phases |
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| For a detailed outline of goals and objectives of training stages, go to the following link: training phases |
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| Strength Training Phases |
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