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Monday, 22 August 2011 00:36

Breakneck Speed. Uncanny Body Control. Football Season.

Football season has returned and this year brings lots of change for the Florida Gators.

We will see a new coaching staff, new offense, potentially different defensive schemes and many new starters. With all this change, one thing remains: The Gators are one of the fastest teams in the nation. Exploding off the line of scrimmage, weaving in and out of defenders and outrunning potential tacklers demands that players posses explosive power, agility, quickness and speed. I teamed up with a fellow personal trainer, former University of Central Florida wide receiver Britt McGriff, to give you an inside look at the arsenal of drills in every football player’s toolbox.

By Jason Anthony, Photos by Justin Duncklee

**These are advanced exercises not intended for beginners or those with bad knees. To build your explosive potential, gradually incorporate a few repetitions of these into your regular workout—and don’t forget to perform them as fast as possible to get the full benefit.

# 01: Drop Jump Exploder
Optimizes crucial explosive power for all positions. Stand on bleachers, a box or a platform and drop down to the ground. The moment your feet hit the ground, pop up, land, and then sprint as fast as possible for 10 yards.

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# 02: 360 Exploder
Great for balance, body control and explosive power (especially for running backs, wide receivers, defensive backs and linebackers). Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Jump up and spin 360 degrees in the air. After landing, sprint for 10 yards.

This is part one of a three-part series. Continue to part two.

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Comments (4)

• |2012-02-13 09:49:15 Maria  - Awesome
  Great article, great pictures and awesome information.
  Two thumbs up!!!!!!!!

• |2012-02-13 09:48:16 Abbie Rolph
  Very informational article, a great way to intensify my routine. Thanks Jason!!

• |2012-02-13 09:48:36 Amanda
  Thank you for this article, it's great! I can't wait to try some of these exercises out in my own workout routine; and it's just in time to get us all in the mood for some football!

• |2012-02-13 09:48:57 Mark DeFord
  These exercises are incredible for real athletes. And the explanatory pics of them here are very well done with multiple shots in each picture. Mr. Anthony is a top-notch trainer in Gainesville.

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