The Strength Report: Linebackers

by Jeff Pittman
Strength Coach, University of Colorado
American Football Monthly October 2006 Issue OnlineMy general philosophy of preparing players for competition in the game of football is that the game is played with the hips. Football is played on your feet – running, blocking, and hitting. You have a triple extension of your ankles, knees and hips. You need to be extended into your opponent or toward the ball, when you’re trying to catch it for example. When a receiver explodes off the line, he’s using his hips. When a defensive end exten...Login to Read More

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