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of Sporting Kansas City
The following exercises involved in the Omaha Physical Therapy Institute’s NeuroStrong warm-up protocol have been taken from science backed soccer-specific neuromuscular training programs that have proven to be effective in reducing the amount of injuries in soccer athletes as well as enhance performance. This warm-up has been condensed for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. It is a simple set up and only takes around 10-12 minutes to perform. It is recommended that this warm-up be performed before all training sessions and games. Shortened versions of it should be performed for re-entry/bench re-warm ups along with post-game/training cool downs. For maximal effectiveness, it is recommended that athletes engage in these exercises at least 2-3x/week and really focus on their form during the different movements. The longer the program is performed, the more neuromuscular control and kinesthetic awareness the athlete gains, creating a greater reduction in injury rates.
1. Jogging Forward/Jogging Backward 2. Side shuffling with Arm Swings 3. High knees/Butt kicks 4. Carioca 5. Shuffle-kicks/ Jog back 6. Running Hip out / Jog back 7. Running Hip in / Jog back 8. Shuffle cuts forward / Shuffle cuts backward 9. Forward lunge with arms overhead / Jog back 10. Side lunge-pivot-side lunge (Alternating legs) / Jog back 11. Running to stop on one leg at each cone down and back (Alternate legs) 12. Diagonal run with lunge-turn at cones (Alternate legs) / Jog back 2 Repetitions 13. Scissor lunges forward / Jog back 14.Skater hopping forward. Perform down AND back. 15. Quick running forward 2 cones, back pedal backward 1 cone / Jog back 2 Repetitions 16. Sprint forward / Defensive shuffling back 2 Repetitions HOPPING (5 reps each leg- make sure to bend your knee when you land!) 17. Single leg hopping forward/backward over line or cone 5 repetitions each leg 18. Single leg hopping side-side over line or cone 5 repetitions each leg 19. Shoulder to shoulder hops with a partner 5 repetitions each sideSTRENGTH AND CONTROL 20. Nordic hamstrings with partner holding 5 repetitions 21. Lizard plank 10 repetitions each side 22. Single leg balancing with partner while tossing a ball 20 seconds each leg
