New video on what specific football actions (that require 'strength') exactly look like.
I think that it's important to remember when you are in the gym lifting weight and trying to gain muscle, it needs to be PURPOSEFUL and FUNCTIONAL. Developing strength needs to relate to what is required from you out on the field. If you can't do these specific actions it doesn't really matter how big you are or how much muscle you have. The purpose of strength building should always be so that you can do game-like actions with more effectiveness and efficiency.
Examples:
Wingers-
Strength to ride the tackle
Strength behind the shot
Center Forwards-
Strength behind the shot
Strength to create space off the CB
Strength to ride the tackle
Strength in the air
Strength to link / hold the ball up
Strength to win it off the CB
Strength to shoulder charge
Center Midfielders-
Strength to keep possession under contact
Strength in the tackle
Wing Backs-
Strength to defend the cross / keep winger wide
Strength in the tackle
Strength in the air
Central Defenders-
Strength to shield off the CF
Strength in the tackle
Strength in the air on set-pieces
Goalkeepers-
Strength to absorb contact on aerial balls
Strength to get down low quickly
Strength to explode multi-directional
Strength to come off your line quickly
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