Week 1:
Frequency = 2 session per week (1 x upper body, 1 x lower body)
Intensity = 3x15 repititions for Speed-based training, 60% of 1RM 3 x 10-12 repititions for Power-based training
Time = 2 x 60+ minutes per week
Type = Speed and Power training with sport-specific devices, bodyweight exercises, explosive contactions and free weights.
Week 2:
Frequency = 2 sessions per week (1 x upper body, 1 x lower body)
Intensity = 3x18 repititions for Speed-based training, 65% of 1RM 3 x 10-12 repititions for Power-based training
Time = 2 x 60+ minutes per week
Type = Speed and Power training with sport-specific devices, bodyweight exercises, explosive contactions and free weights.
Week 3:
Frequency = 2 sessions per week (1 x upper body, 1 x lower body)
Intensity = 3x21 repititions for Speed-based training, 70% of 1RM 3 x 8-10 repititions for Power-based training
Time = 2 x 60+ minutes per week
Type = Speed and Power training with sport-specific devices, bodyweight exercises, explosive contactions and free weights.
Week 4:
Frequency = 2 sessions per week (1 x upper body, 1 x lower body)
Intensity = 3x24 repititions for Speed-based training, 75% of 1RM 3x 8-10 repititions for Power-based training
Time = 2 x 60+ minutes per week
Type = Speed and Power training with sport-specific devices, bodyweight exercises, explosive contactions and free weights.
(Langdown et al, 2018) & (Sharkey & Gaskill, 2013)