Resistance training program for soccer

Hey fellas,

Seeking feedback on an RT program I’m looking to run for soccer, would be running 2 RT sessions per week:

Workout 1

  • back squats for 4 sets 6 reps
  • Bench press 4 sets 6 reps
  • Nordic ham curls 4 x6

Workout 2

  • deadlift 4x6
  • overhead press 4 x 6
  • step downs 3 x 10

I’d be running the FIFA 11 plus program 2 or 3 times per week as well which includes some bodyweight single leg squats and plyometrics.

Not sure if I should have more single leg work or upper back work here and if so how to program it.

Appreciated as always.

What sort of RT have you been doing lately and for how long?

Hey Jordan - truthfully I’ve been messing a round a little with some 3 day per week full body routines, sometimes calisthenics focused, some times hypertrophy focused. For about 2 to 3 months now.

Cheers

I’d do our Beginner Template before considering designing your own training program. The Fifa 11+ may be useful, particularly as a warm-up and/or if you’re newer to soccer.