Posts tagged linemen
Weekly Conditioning
The following conditioning workout should be followed on a every other day basis. This workout consists of five different sets to be completed one right after the other, with a two minute rest in between sets. These sets can be followed throughout the year. Use this in accordance with the drills to lift your performance.
| Set 1 5 Yard Sprint 40 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Slide Shuffle Left 20 Yard Sprint 40 Yard Sprint Rest 2 Minutes |
Set 2 40 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Slide Shuffle Right 20 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Slide Shuffle Left 40 Yard Sprint Rest 2 Minutes |
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Set 3 |
Set 4 |
| SET 5 40 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Slide Shuffle Left 20 Yard Sprint 10 Yard Slide Shuffle Right 10 Yard Sprint 40 Yard Sprint Rest 2 Minutes |
The drills and conditioning, if completed properly will most definitely prepare your offensive line and condition them at the same time. These are not easy, but if you want the upper hand over your opponenet you must be prepared.
Explode Out, Fit, and Drive
A great linemen is quick off the ball and explosive in attacking their opponent. This drill teaches linemen to explode off the line and into their opponent. Once they have reached their opponent they must fit and work their feet to keep and balanced stance. This drill is excellent for practicing both of those.
Base Stability
A linemens strength comes from his leverage over his opponent. Without leverage he has no control over his opponent. Where does leverage come from? Leverage comes from the lowest and most balanced stance. Work this drill to improve your base. Practice re-stabilizing yourself after receiving contact. Develop your base until you can take any hit without losing your leverage. 
