Strength Training for Hockey by Neeld, Kevin; Patel, Brijesh;

Short description:

Boost hockey performance with targeted strength training that builds power, speed, agility, and endurance. Expert biomechanical insights and tailored resistance protocols for goalies, forwards, and defense combine with detailed exercise variations and testing methods to enhance each athlete’s on-ice performance.

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Long description:

Ice hockey is said to be the fastest sport played on your feet. It is highly dependent on a number of physical qualities such as strength, speed, power, agility, endurance, and mobility. All these qualities require the ability to produce force at varying amounts and velocities. Because strength is the expression of force, strength training can play a massive role in a hockey athlete’s performance.

Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Hockey provides a general overarching biomechanical analysis of hockey and specific analyses of the physical demands of each position: goalie, forward, and defense. Using these analyses, you can design an effective training program that translates to performance on the ice. You will also find the following:

• 8 detailed protocols to test strength, power, speed, and body composition
• 5 total body resistance exercises with 9 variations
• 11 lower body exercises with 30 variations
• 13 upper body exercises with 39 variations
• 16 anatomical core exercises with 40 variations
• 30 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training

For each exercise, you will find a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of what muscles are involved in each exercise so you can develop a complete and targeted resistance training program.

Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of individuals who have years of experience as strength and conditioning professionals for hockey, Strength Training for Hockey is the authoritative resource for creating hockey-specific resistance training programs.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

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Table of Contents:

Foreword by Meghan Duggan
Introduction by Brijesh Patel and Kevin Neeld

Part I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance Training

Chapter 1. Importance of Resistance Training
Adam Douglas
Chapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport Positions
Anthony Donskov
Chapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete Assessment
Devan McConnell
Chapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design Guidelines
Vicki Bendus

Part II. Exercise Technique

Chapter 5. Total Body Exercise Technique
Cam Davidson
Chapter 6. Lower Body Exercise Technique
Mike Potenza
Chapter 7. Upper Body Exercise Technique
Tim Lebbossiere
Chapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise Technique
Maria Mountain

Part III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample Programs

Chapter 9. Off-Season Programming
Mark Fitzgerald (High School), Matt Shaw (College), and Matt Nichol (Professional)
Chapter 10. Preseason Programming
Mark Fitzgerald (High School), Matt Shaw (College), and Matt Nichol (Professional)
Chapter 11. In-Season Programming
Mark Fitzgerald (High School), Matt Shaw (College), and Matt Nichol (Professional)
Chapter 12. Postseason Programming
Mark Fitzgerald (High School), Matt Shaw (College), and Matt Nichol (Professional)

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