Product Description

For the past three decades the University of Nebraska football program has set the standard of excellence for successful conditioning. Complete Conditioning for Football presents the same program the Cornhuskers use to power their way to national championships.

Base, development, peak, and in-season training programs are provided for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. The book includes 98 position-specific exercises that help players improve speed, agility, power, and endurance. Sample workouts are provided for offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, receivers, and defensive backs. Chapters also cover the key training principles of adaptation, specificity, overload, periodization, and proper rest and nutrition.

Fully illustrated, Complete Conditioning for Football takes the latest in strength and conditioning research and turns it into a detailed, practical approach that will help players gain the performance edge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112032 in Books
• Published on: 1998-03-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780880115216
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review

"Mike and Bryan have created a book that combines scientific strength and conditioning research with the practical application to show "why" and "how" to train. The Nebraska strength and conditioning program is recognized as the best in the nation. This book explains why."
Boyd Epley
Assistant Athletic Director
University of Nebraska

"This is not a weightlifting book but rather a football performance must! Mike is one of the most respected authorities in our profession and has finally put his best thoughts on paper. Everyone regardless of level will get insight not only to practical drills and lifts but also important philosophical considerations."
Dave Kennedy
Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
The Ohio State University

From the Publisher
“Mike and Bryan have created a book that combines scientific strength and conditioning research with the practical application to show “why” and “how” to train. The Nebraska strength and conditioning program is recognized as the best in the nation. This book explains why.”

Boyd Epley Assistant Athletic Director University of Nebraska

“This is not a weightlifting book but rather a football performance must! Mike is one of the most respected authorities in our profession and has finally put his best thoughts on paper. Everyone regardless of level will get insight not only to practical drills and lifts but also important philosophical considerations.”

Dave Kennedy Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach The Ohio State University

”Coaches Arthur and Bailey will put you in great shape to excel on the football field. Their training program has proven successful for many years at Nebraska, and has helped me and others maximize our abilities.”

Irving Fryar Wide Receiver Philadelphia Eagles

About the Author
Mike J. Arthur, C.S.C.S., is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable strength coaches in the nation. He joined the University of Nebraska staff as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in 1976. In 1994 he was named assistant director of athletic performance at Nebraska. During his tenure at Nebraska, the university has produced many advances in the strength programs used by athletes throughout the nation. His research helps Nebraska stay on the cutting edge of football conditioning. In 1995 Arthur was named National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Society.

An AAU wrestling champion at 123 pounds for Nebraska in 1970, Arthur was a collegiate and junior national powerlifting champion in the 132-pound weight class in 1977. A ten-time Nebraska powerlifting champion, he set a world record with a 540.25-pound dead lift in the 132-pound class.

He and his wife Reena have two daughters, Tara and Rachel, and a son, John.

Bryan L. Bailey, C.S.C.S., specializes in reconditioning athletes. He has served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach on the University of Nebraska staff since 1987. Nationally recognized for his innovative training methods for reconditioning, Bryan works with doctors and trainers to modify injured athletes’ strength and conditioning programs.

Bryan received a B.S. degree in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska and an M.S. degree in exercise science from the United States Sports Academy.

Customer Reviews

The Perfect Strength Training for Football Book
I have looked all over for a complete conditioning book targeted for football players. This book is written by Mike Arthur, who is stength coach at Nebraska and one of the most knowledgeable strength coaches in the nation. This is the same program the Nebraska football team follows and they are known for their strength. People have said the program is too easy. When followed at the proper intensity, this program is very tough. If you play football at the high school level or higher, this book can show you how to meet your athletic potential and become a better football player.

There is no Strength Program like Nebraska'a
The Nebraska Strength program is premier in the country, and this book shows why. For the people who made comments of "Workouts were too easy", I would point out that they specified the minumum lifts, but supplied supplimentary exercises as well. I had great results from the specifed lifts at the correct intensity. This book is for those interested in improving physical performance, not body builders.

An absolute necessity for any football player or coach
Complete Conditioning for Football is outstanding. Written by two strength and conditioning coaches from the University of Nebraska, it details every relevant factor concerning physical training for football. Included are position specific drills, lifting programs, and speed programs, as well as information regarding nutrition, goals, and staying "fit" mentally. I especially appreciated the exercise results comparison charts - you can see how you stack up against other high school and college players physically. I've never seen anything like it before. I got so involved, I picked up the book and didn't stop reading til I reached the back cover! Well written and incredibly informative, I HIGHLY recommend this book to any player.