Soccer Workouts
Learn How Carli Lloyd Developed World Cup Goal-Scoring Power
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team made the Finals of the World Cup look like a field day against Japan, beating them 5-2. If you weren't paying attention, you [...]
Abby Wambach’s Strength and Speed Workout
Working out hard isn’t necessarily hard work for Abby Wambach. “I love lifting,” she says. “You write it on the sheet and I’ll do it.” The training session below, designed [...]
2014 Summer Training Program: Soccer
Program by Nick Downing, head strength coach for the New England Revolution. What Matters Now With four weeks left in your summer, you need to add muscle, improve your mobility [...]
Tim Howard’s Shutout Workout
"As a goalkeeper you need to be flexible and explosive,” Howard says. “We’re not running long distances. Every way you move—whether it’s forward, to the side, diving, or jumping—is a [...]
Soccer Summer Training Guide 2013
STACK's Soccer Summer Training Guide was developed by Kevin Miller, CSCS, fitness coach for the Philadelphia Union and owner of CoachKevTraining.com. I’ve worked in sports performance for the last 10 [...]
3 Exercises for Soccer Injury Prevention
Playing and practicing soccer skills for several seasons may do wonders for your game, but it also takes a toll on your body. Repeating the same movement patterns over long [...]
The In-Season Soccer Strength and Conditioning Program
During soccer season, you have to find a way to maintain fitness while factoring in games and travel. If you fail to do this, your game will suffer and you [...]
Opinion: There Is No Off-Season for Elite Soccer Players
Although there may be times of the year when there is no official competition, if your goal is to become the best, you can't take a break. That's why my [...]
Conditioning for Women’s Soccer
To really develop and maintain your fitness level as a female soccer player requires a combination of anaerobic and aerobic training. (See The Truth About Aerobic and Anaerobic Training.) Think about it: [...]
How to Train Like a Soccer Player
If you look at most soccer players, you will see lean, strong athletes. Why? Soccer players are constantly on the move, so they have to be strong and light on [...]