While the media is still fixated with Brett Favre and his on again off again relationship with the game of football, there are a number of other quarterbacks who have actually decided to hit the gym and get prepared for the upcoming season. One of those being Drew Brees who has been nothing but a winner his whole entire career. Looked down upon literally by some scouts for his lack of height Drew has constantly garnered attention with his arm and decision making. Completing a training routine designed by a Navy Seal was probably one of the best decision he's ever made. Here are a couple of exercises from his routine:
ATOMIC PUSH-UPS
With feet in straps eight inches off the ground, assume the push-up position. Do a standard push-up. Then, at a controlled, even speed, raise tailbone as high as possible, keeping legs straight and pulling the body into a pike position. Return to the push-up position. Two sets of 15. Benefits: Core strength as well as shoulder stability. "This is an advanced move," says Durkin. "We needed to get his shoulders as strong as possible, and the core generates the majority of his throwing power."
SUSPENDED CRUNCH
With feet in straps eight inches off the ground and the straps attached to an overhead bar, assume the push-up position. Lift hips and pull knees toward chest. Extend legs back to starting position. Two sets of 15. Benefits: The most basic of the exercises in Brees's routine, this strengthens the core and develops shoulder stability, keys to passing effectively. "We needed to get his shoulders as strong as possible," says Durkin, "and the core generates the majority of his throwing power."
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