• May 1, 2024

The NFL integrates a total of 1696 within its 32 teams players , of which only 106 will be in the Super Bowl XLIX , this February 1st. But how does a player train for this event?

While the preparation of the players has exercises basic, each of the positions requires a training special that potentializes the skills that are required for the plays, indicates Mike Mayock , coach of the NFL .

These are some exercises that the players perform for the Super Bowl , according to your position.

1. Field marshal

A launching Strategic and powerful of the ball is your task, rather than running; make exercises with weights in each hand and pointers in the fitness center , and within the field run careers 15 yards or more, with different dynamics.

2. Runner

Since he has to be able to carry the ball 20 to 30 times a game, run as many yards as possible and catch passes, he says. Tom Bass , former player of the San Jose State University . Makes exercises of agility, blocking and careers .

3. Receiver

Its base is in the agility of the legs and control of his entire body to receive the ball; the receivers of Green Bay Packers They make three sessions of training 40 minutes per week before the great season.

4. Offensive line

The speed that is your goal, your exercise main is the Weightlifting , since this gives them agility in both arms and legs; the players of the NFL They usually weigh about 260 pounds.

3. Supporter

They cover the gaps that the offensive , one of your trainings is up and down steps at least one hour a day. In the next video you can see the training of Julius Peppers , who was named best linebacker in 2014.

4. Corner

Richard Sherman , corner of the Seattle Seahawks , indicates that your job is to try to place players in position so they can make plays; between the exercises what they must do are the careers to dodge, flexibility and Lizards , indicates the University of Texas .

5. Defensive line

They stand out for their size and weight, their job is to pass the offensive line and get to whoever carries the ball ; they train with sacks of hit and in the field they perform resistance with your companions, at least for 4 hours.

Every day player train between 6 and 7 hours , between the field and the fitness center , for the regular season, and prior to Super Bowl concentrates more on flexibility and strategies, indicates Germán Jiménez , coach of the Borregos del Tecnológico de Monterrey .

Video Medicine: Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - Grade 1 World Champions 2018 - Medley (May 2024).