Speed first. Strength second. No wasted reps.
Focus: Power, athleticism, lower-body strength
Intent: High-quality explosive output
Athlete Type: Trained, coached environment
π WARM-UP β MOBILITY + ACTIVATION (8β10 MINUTES)
Hip & Ankle Prep
Elevated 90/90 Hip Switch β 6 reps
Hip Flexor Stretch + Reach β 5 / side
Ankle Rockers β 10 / side
Activation
Banded Glute Walks β 10 steps each direction
Standing Banded Fire Hydrants β 8 / side
Scap Pull-Ups or Jump Shrugs β 5 reps
β‘ BLOCK 1 β PRIMARY EXPLOSIVE WORK (FRESH ONLY)
EMPHASIS: QUALITY > FATIGUE
A1. Hang Power Cleans
5 sets Γ 3 reps
Moderate load (β60β70%)
Fast elbows
Perfect positions only
Rest: 90 seconds
Coaching Cues:
βJump first, pull secondβ
βFast feet, fast elbowsβ
Stop the set if speed drops
π¦ BLOCK 2 β HORIZONTAL & LATERAL POWER
Superset β 4 rounds
B1. Broad Jumps
3 reps
Reset between reps
Stick the landing
Full recovery between sets
B2. Skater Jumps (Lateral Bounds)
6 reps / side
Explode β stick β control
Knee tracks over toes
Soft but stable landing
Rest: 60β75 seconds
Intent:
Train deceleration, lateral force, and hip stability while fresh.
π BLOCK 3 β DYNAMIC SPRINTS
Option A β Short Acceleration
6 Γ 20β30 meters
Walk-back recovery
Explode from first step
Option B β Sled or Band-Resisted Sprints
5β6 efforts Γ 10β15 meters
Aggressive drive
Stay low
Rest: Full recovery (60β90 sec)
Rule:
If speed drops, session is done.
ποΈ BLOCK 4 β STRENGTH (QUADS + HAMSTRINGS)
Now we build.
C1. Quad-Dominant Movement
Choose one:
Belt Squats
Heel-Elevated Goblet Squats
Step-Ups
8β12 reps Γ 3β4 sets
C2. Hamstring-Dominant Movement
Choose one:
RDLs (barbell or DB)
Nordic Eccentrics
Hamstring Curls
8β12 reps Γ 3β4 sets
Rest: 60β90 seconds
π OPTIONAL COOL DOWN
90/90 Hip Hold β 30 sec / side
Hamstring Stretch β 30 sec / side
Easy walking or breathing reset
π§ KEY COACHING TAKEAWAYS
Power always precedes fatigue
Explosive reps should feel sharp, not exhausting
Strength work supports power, not the other way around
If jumps or sprints slow down β stop or regress