Elijah’s back in the lab. The focus right now is building a foundation of strength, speed, and explosiveness—everything that translates directly to the field.
We’re not just lifting to lift. Every movement here ties to acceleration, balance, and control—the same mechanics that show up in every cut, plant, and burst through contact.
Workout Breakdown:
•Trap Bar Deadlifts – 4×5 (70–80% 1RM)
Building raw hip power and total-body drive for faster first steps and stronger runs through contact.
•Half Hack Squat – 3×8
Focusing on loading and exploding—this teaches him how to generate force through the ground, the same way he drives out of his stance.
•Single-Leg Leg Press – 3×5 per leg
Isolating each leg to correct imbalances and improve stability. This directly translates to better cuts and more balance through contact.
•Kettlebell Romanian Deadlifts – 3×10
Strengthening hamstrings and the posterior chain for longer, more explosive strides and better deceleration control.
•Walking Lunges w/ Overhead Kettlebell – 2×12
Builds knee drive, balance, and posture control—key for sprinting efficiency and maintaining body control in traffic.
•Single-Leg Lateral Step-Ups w/ Kettlebell – 3×5 per leg
Trains lateral power, balance, and knee drive—helping him explode side-to-side and stay strong on directional cuts.
We’re laying the groundwork now so every sprint, cut, and collision feels faster, stronger, and more controlled when it counts.
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