Strength Training for Lacrosse

The game of lacrosse requires athletes to be quick, agile, and powerful. Resistance training contributes significantly to the development of speed, agility, endurance, and strength, ultimately making a lacrosse athlete more formidable on the field.

Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Lacrosse provides an overarching biomechanical analysis of lacrosse and specific analyses of the physical demands of each position: defenders, midfielders, attackers, and goalies. Using these analyses, you can design an effective training program that translates to performance on the field. You will also find the following:

• 10 detailed protocols to test strength, power, speed, agility, and high-intensity endurance capacity
• 13 total body resistance exercises with 8 variations
• 16 lower body exercises with 10 variations
• 29 upper body exercises with 21 variations
• 20 anatomical core exercises with 19 variations
• 53 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training

For each exercise, you will find a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of what muscles are involved in each exercise so you can develop a complete and targeted resistance training program.

Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of individuals who have years of experience as strength and conditioning professionals for lacrosse, Strength Training for Lacrosse is the authoritative resource for creating lacrosse-specific resistance training programs.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

“In Strength Training for Lacrosse, the leaders in this field have laid out a plan for developing the essential training needed to excel in this sport. This book is a critical resource for all lacrosse coaches and strength and conditioning professionals seeking to maximize the on-field success of their athletes.”
—Jim Berkman, Head Coach of the 13-Time National Champion Lacrosse Team at Salisbury University

“Matt Nein has gathered some of the top folks working in lacrosse, who have provided a wealth of theoretical and applied knowledge for anyone looking to improve their strength in lacrosse. There is an incredible amount of detail provided that will help guide session, microcycle, and seasonal planning.”
—Dr. Jason D. Vescovi, Vice President for USA Lacrosse

“Through my nine years of training with Joel Raether, I have become bigger, faster, and stronger. He has helped shape me into an elite player. Those principles and programs we used are at the core of Strength Training for Lacrosse, which is why it is destined to become the definitive training resource in the sport.”
—Eli McLaughlin, Forward for the Colorado Mammoth