Strength Report – A Complete Strength and Conditioning Report for Offensive Linemen, Part I

It is my belief that all strength and conditioning programs grow from a very specific set of needs and circumstances that differ from team to team. Every situation is different, so a program influenced by principles rather than copied verbatim is needed.From years spent playing offensive line then beginning my coaching career coaching it and finally working as a football strength coach for the past 25 years, I have gained perspective into the needs of offensive linemen. The principles detailed in the following program have been used to develop NFL linemen (including six Pro Bowl players). They also have proven successful with collegiate linemen and can easily be tailored to scholastic athletes.Philosophy: Conditioning must be the foundation of a performance plan. Conditioning should run the gamut of all energy systems with emphasis on change of direction and also working against