MUSCULAR STRENGTH & POWER
At North Buncombe High School we are going to train with free weights and do exercises that require a great deal of concentration and effort. These exercises are total body exercises and require you to exert a great deal of energy every time you step into the weight room. It is important that you understand that we are not bodybuilders, professional weightlifters, or power lifters. However, we will perform a great deal of the same exercises that many of these great athletes do. They are arranged, sequenced, and prescribed in a manner that is designed for you to be the best ATHLETE you can be. This area is the base of your athletic pyramid. You must develop this one component by lifting weights. Lifting heavy weights requires a great deal of mental toughness; you must go to the weight room with a serious attitude. Make sure you perform these exercises correctly and always concentrate on good technique. Strength gains are gradual, so you are unable to take long breaks from training and show consistent growth in this area. A missed workout is a missed chance to get better.