Sunday, October 29, 2023

Strength Training for Athletics - J.R. Pickering (1968)

 
Courtesy of Liam Tweed



The schedules suggested here are grouped for Sprinters and Hurdlers, Jumpers, and Throwers, and for each group there is a beginner's program for two weeks and a more advanced schedule for more experienced athletes. 



A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK BEGINNERS' SCHEDULE 
FOR SPRINTERS AND HURDLERS. 

Cleans: 
Reps - 5,4,3,2,1
Increase - 10 pounds
Rest - 3-4 minutes
Times per Fortnight (two weeks) - 8
Target - Bd/wt.
Comments - fast warmup set of 10 reps with half body weight. 

Alternate DB Press: 
4 x 8
5 pounds
3-4 minutes
Times per fortnight - 8
Comments - experiment with weight but full arm extension vital. 

Step-Ups: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8
Bd/wt. 
Comments - full extension and alternate leading leg for each set.

Leg Raise with Trunk Twisting: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8
Comments - back lying on inclined bench

Resistance Running: 
8 times per fortnight
Comments: running in belt with training partner providing resistance. 

Squats: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8
Target - bd./wt
Comments - back straight lower to touch bench. 


A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK ADVANCED SPRINTERS' AND HURDLERS' SCHEDULE

Clean & Jerk: 
3,2,2,1,1,
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
1.5 x Bd./wt. 
Comments - learn splitting technique.

Dumbbell Press on Incline Bench: 
3 x6
5 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Comments - fast and full extension.

Bench Press: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments - narrow grip, alternate with dumbbell press

Calf Raising: 
4 x 4
20 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
2  bd./wt.
Comments - full flexion and extension of ankles.

Snatch: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments - fast, explosive splitting. 

Bouncing Split Squats: 
3 x 6
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments - alternate with squats

Squats: 
4 x 4
20 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
1.5 x Bd./wt. 
Comments - alternate split squats.

Resistance Running: 
8 times every two weeks
Comments - running in belt with partner providing resistance. 


A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK BEGINNERS' SCHEDULE FOR JUMPERS

Power Cleans: 
5,4,3,2,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments - fast warmup set with half body weight. 

Step-Ups: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 

Military Press:
5,4,3,2,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt.

Squats: 
3 x 6
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt.

Situps 
3 x 8
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Comments: done with feet anchored. 

Bouncing Split Squats: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
1/2 Bd./wt.
Comments: making certain back is straight and bar is pulled well down on shoulder.


A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK ADVANCED JUMPERS' SCHEDULE

Power Clean & Jerk: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
1.5 Bd./wt.
Comments: use splitting technique as soon as it is learned. 

Step-Ups: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
2 x Bd./wt.
Comments: full extension on up and alternate leading leg for each set.

Snatch: 
3 x 4
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments: learn good technique. 

Bouncing Split Squats: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt.
Comments: alternate with Snatch.

Jump Squats: 
3 x 4
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
1.5 x Bd./wt.
Comments: keep bar well pulled down and back straight.

Leg Circling: 
3 x 5
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Comments: hanging over - grasp on chinning bar, toes touch bar and circling sideways with legs straight. 

Inclined Situps: 
3 x 10
5 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Comments: with feet anchored on the top of inclined bench.

Squats: 
4 x 4
20 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
2 x Bd./wt.

Front Squats: 
4 x 4
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
1.5 x Bd./wt. 
Comments: alternate with squats.

Calf Raising: 
4 x 4
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
2 x Bd./wt.
Comments: maximum ankle flexion and extension. 


A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK BEGINNERS' PROGRAM FOR THROWERS

Power Clean: 
5,4,3,2,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt.
Comments: warm up to include one set of 10 reps with half Bd./wt.

Bench Press: 
5,4,3,2,1
10 pounds
 3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments: widest possible grip for greater shoulder mobility. 

Jump Squat: 
3 x 8
10 pounds
4-5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
1/2 Bd./wt. 
Comments: experiment with weight but always aim at full extension. 

Trunk Curls: 
3 x 10
5 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Comments: experiment with weight.

Press Behind Neck: 
5,4,3,2,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks
1/2 Bd./wt.

Squats: 
3 x 6
20 pounds
4-5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. plus
Comments: check positions carefully.

Note: also include one exercise specific to the throw 4 times every two weeks. 


A SUGGESTED TWO WEEK ADVANCED THROWERS' SCHEDULE

Power Clean & Jerk: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks
1.5 x Bd./wt.
Comments: the target should be higher if splitting or squatting is used in the Clean. 

Bench Press: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks 
2 x Bd./wt.

Incline Dumbbell Press: 
4,4,3,2,2
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks
1/2 Bd.wt. in each hand
Comments: this exercise can be alternated with Bench Press. 

Snatch: 
3,2,2,1,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt. 
Comments: additional power exercise.

High Dead Lifts: 
4 x 4 
20 pounds 
5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
2 x Bd./wt.
Comments: alternate with Snatch

Squats: 
4 x 4
20 pounds
5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
2 x Bd.wt.
Comments: weight depends on apparatus available. 

Squat Jumps: 
4 x 4
10 pounds
5 minutes
4 times every two weeks
Bd./wt.

Step-Ups: 
3 x 8
20 pounds
5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
2 x Bd./wt.
Comments: alternate with Squat Jumps.

Situps: 
3 x 12
5 pounds
5 minutes
8 times every two weeks
Comments: inclined bench with feet attached. 

One of these specific event exercises according to event.
Experiment with weight: 

Neider Press: 
4,3,2,1
10 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks

Bent Arm Lateral Raise: 
4 x 4
5 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks.

Bent Arm Pullovers: 
4 x 4
5 pounds
3-4 minutes
8 times every two weeks. 


Enjoy Your Lifting! 




 


























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