The physical performance aspect of goalkeeping is largely about lower body reactive movement. To that end, here's another of my favorites, the kettlebell swing. Watch the video first:
What I like about this exercise is the way it combines building explosive, reactive strength with a cardio element. Traditional squats are a great strength and mass building exercise, and as a lifetime member of the Skinny Legs Club, I include them in my training. But I feel the kettlebell swing is more directly related to athletic performance.
There's one more exercise to come in this series, and if I'm brave, I might just video myself doing it. We shall see.
Home »
» Building A Goalkeeper: Explosiveness and Speed, Part III
2 comments:
I'm not a goalkeeper but I started a local kettlebell class Tuesday night and boy have I pains after it. I play on the right side of midfield but my manager advised me to work on my upper body strength recommending this exercise. I found it very good, no pain no game!
Yeah the great thing about it is it contributes to both lower body and upper body strength. Definitely hurts though!
Post a Comment