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Using mental muscle takes the load off weight room decisions
by: Rod Smith
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WHETHER YOU'RE ENJOYING THE WARMTH OF southern California or you're in the snowbound regions of the Northeast, most football programs across the nation have one thing in common this time of year: all are in the throes of off-season conditioning.

Since next month's issue of American Football Monthly will be dedicated entirely to strength and conditioning, we decided to kick off discussion of the weighty issue by offering some advice for selecting and maintaining equipment and addressing the age-old debate of free weights vs. machines.

WEIGHTY FUNDAMENTALS

Whether you're a first-year coach or a veteran, you probably understand and preach the importance of off-season conditioning. Truth is there is no better time for players to improve size, strength and speed. Moreover, proper strength training - whether during the o....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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