Strength philosophy for football
Football demands high output in short bursts and enough durability to repeat that output all season. Strength work should build power and resilience while leaving room for practice and position work.
Use the pillars to guide your decisions. When practice load rises, adjust lifting volume and recovery before you change the entire plan.
Pillars for football
Workout priorities
- Keep the main lifts consistent for strength carryover.
- Use jumps, throws, or light power work after technique is stable.
- Reduce volume in-season and keep intensity controlled.
Diet priorities
- Fuel training and practice with steady carbs and protein.
- Manage body weight without extreme swings.
- Hydrate well so training quality stays high.
Recovery priorities
- Sleep consistency keeps speed and power stable.
- Plan deloads around heavy practice weeks.
- Use light conditioning to support work capacity, not to crush it.
Review the pillar foundations in the Workout, Diet, and Recovery hubs for the full framework.