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I've seen the recent strength thread but I would also find it useful to have a discussion regarding the designing of a strength/conditioning program as well.
What rep ranges should be used? Does the focus of the rep range change as the year progresses i.e. moving from a strength building range (6-12) to and endurance building range (12+)? Is their a specific muscle group that should be trained in more of and endurance range anyway eg. abdominals/core? What about sports specfic strength exercises verses general strength exercises. How much value is there in using general strength exercises? When should you have general strength exercises such as a push up over a sports specific exercise such as a handstand hold?
I'm particularly interested in this from a beginner gymnasts perspective where the strength base is weak. I know there's a bunch of other considerations including intensity, duration, volume, frequency etc. (some of which directly relate back to rep range selection) that come into the design of a program but my main questions at this point in time relate to rep ranges from a yearly plan point of view and the most appropriate exercise selection.
Any tips would be very useful. I feel my current program is a bit hit and miss and I'd like to improve it.
Kez
What rep ranges should be used? Does the focus of the rep range change as the year progresses i.e. moving from a strength building range (6-12) to and endurance building range (12+)? Is their a specific muscle group that should be trained in more of and endurance range anyway eg. abdominals/core? What about sports specfic strength exercises verses general strength exercises. How much value is there in using general strength exercises? When should you have general strength exercises such as a push up over a sports specific exercise such as a handstand hold?
I'm particularly interested in this from a beginner gymnasts perspective where the strength base is weak. I know there's a bunch of other considerations including intensity, duration, volume, frequency etc. (some of which directly relate back to rep range selection) that come into the design of a program but my main questions at this point in time relate to rep ranges from a yearly plan point of view and the most appropriate exercise selection.
Any tips would be very useful. I feel my current program is a bit hit and miss and I'd like to improve it.
Kez
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