Building hip flexor strength
Hi Everyone,
I’m Todd Robinett, Director of Sports Performance at All-Star Sports Camps, and I’m pleased to be working with Eric Brock as he prepares for his big test — Pro Day at Auburn University in just five weeks.
My goal with this post is to give you a little insight into what we’re trying to accomplish and how.
In the photo above, Eric is running on Athletic Republic’s Super Treadmill with SprintCords attached to his legs. In the picture, I’m manually applying load to the elastic tube while Eric continues to focus on proper running mechanics. The resistance applied during SprintCord Training improves strength in the hip flexors and “core.”
In general, Eric’s training program has been designed to improve his running technique by increasing his stride length and stride frequency. Running on the SuperTreadmill with SprintCords, and adjusting the inclines and speed of the treadmill addresses both of these objectives.
The photo Eric posted on January 31st depicts another big focus of his training: acceleration, deceleration and a quick change of direction — all essential skills for a defensive back. And, two critical Pro Day tests for Eric — the Short Shuttle and L-Drill — require great technique, so we work on acceleration, deceleration and changing direction quickly a lot. In this particular picture we were working on the technique of breaking Eric’s body down and changing direction with good balance. From my experience I’ve found this part of the drill to be the most difficult for athletes, because they take so much speed into the cut and they have to be able to maintain good balance and control while stopping and changing direction so quickly.
One other area that we practice everyday is Eric’s start position and the acceleration phase of his 40-yard dash.
All the speed and agility drills are videotaped each week, so we can analyze Eric’s technique with our Dartfish software. This gives me the opportunity to sit down with Eric and point out key areas of each drill that need improvement.
That’s all for now. If you’ve got any questions about Eric’s training, be sure to post a comment below and I’ll try to answer your question as soon as possible.
Thanks for reading.
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Good luck and wish you two the best in the training.
I am so proud of my cousin, Eric. You have done very well for yourself. I miss you. I hardly recognized you in the photo, you’ve gotten so buff. No bad!!!!- you look really good. Much love, Jason, Sheri Jasmine, and Shante’ Shedrick
Eric –
Thank you for sharing your training experiences at All-Star Sports.
I know your trainer Todd Robinett is committed to helping you perform at your very best. The Athletic Republic’s scientific approach to improving your speed, power and agility will serve you well during the Auburn Pro Day and throughout what we all hope, will be a promising NFL career.
The entire Athletic Republic network of 160 training centers and 2,000 performance sports trainers are supporting your efforts, and the 75,000 athletes they’ll train this year. I’m looking forward to following your progress during the next month.
Train hard, train smart.
Eric,
We are very proud of you. We’re checking the website each day to follow your progress. We’re are prayig for you and remember when prayers go up blessings come down and always gives God the praise first. Hang in there. War Eagle!!!
Love You,
Aunt Ethel & Aunt Inez
Nephew Eric,
Keep up the good work and training Nephew. You make the family proud.
Lots of love from your family in Michigan.
Ella Weymon, CPA
Hey Eric,
You’re looking really good. Julian & I are so proud of you. Keep up the good work. We are behind you 100%.
Stay strong.
Love,
Kathy
Keep it up Cuz! I know you will do well March 10…..
Hey Cuz!
May God continue to show his blessings in your life! You are making big things happen. Hang in there and train hard. Everybody says-Hey!
Nisa, Ty, Skye, and Devin
thanks everyone for the constant support and encouraging words i will continue to strive to do my very best.
love eric
Hey Bubba,
I am praying for you. You are looking great, know that hard work pays off so keep it up, there’s a winner in you! The sky is the limit.
Mama Shorter