Training Program for Athlete Suffering from Leg Injury
$49.00
- 6-week, 5 days/week
- Designed to keep an athlete fit by training around their injury
- Not a rehab program
- This training plan is one of the 182+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.
Description
The Training Plan for Athletes Suffering Leg Injury is not a rehab training plan for an injured limb, but rather trains the rest of the body around the injury during recovery.
The exercises and programming in this 6 Week, 5 day/week training plan are designed to be completed by an athlete with a single injured leg/foot/ankle, who is on crutches or in a walking cast. Athletes on crutches, walking casts, or walking boots have all completed this programming at MTI.
This is a balanced training plan which concurrently trains strength, work capacity, chassis integrity, low back fitness, and endurance. It is a gym based training plan.
This is the second version of this plan, updated October 2018.
TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Strength:
Strength days in this training plan have you training a total body, lower body, upper body pull, and upper body press strength training exercise over two circuits. The training plan deploys bodyweight, dumbbell/kettlebell, and barbell training. You’ll train strength two days per week.
Work Capacity
This plan deploys 10 minutes and 20 minutes, multi-modal work capacity events.
Chassis Integrity
You’ll complete 15-20 minute FIR Circuits 4 times per week. FIR circuits deploy Flexion, Isometric and Rotation core exercise in the same circuit.
Endurance
Single leg erg rows or bike spin, as well as long multi-modal circuits
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- Monday – Strength, Chassis Integrity
- Tuesday – Endurance, Low Back Fitness
- Wednesday – Work Capacity, Chassis Integrity
- Thursday – Strength, Work Capacity
- Friday – Endurance, Low Back Fitness
COMMON QUESTIONS
How long should the training sessions take?
Generally, around 60 minutes, though near the end of the program, training sessions may take up to 75 minutes.
What if I can’t complete the exercises using the prescribed loads?
Drop, or “scale” the load or weight as necessary to meet the prescribed number of reps. For example, if the training session calls for 10x weighted sit ups with 45# and this is too, heavy, drop down to 35# or 25#, – whatever is required, to get 10 reps.
How much rest do I take between rounds?
None – each circuit generally has a built-in stretch or durability exercise. Consider this your working rest.
If the session calls for 4x Single Arm Rows, is that 4x Total, or 4x Each Arm?
4x each arm – 8x total. This is the same for all single side exercises – if it calls for 4x Russian Twists, this means 4x each side, 8x total, Etc. The only exception is step ups. 50x Step ups = 50x Step ups total, 25x each leg.
Does a 1-Leg Exercise mean both legs – even my injured one?
No – the 1-Leg Exercises are intended only for your non-injured leg.
Won’t my uninjured leg become too strong and unbalanced as compared to my injured leg?
Your uninjured leg will definitely become significantly stronger than your injured leg …. but don’t worry about it.
Studies have shown that some of the strength gains in the uninjured limb migrate to the injured limb. Training the uninjured limb will help you recover faster.
What equipment do I need?
The equipment needed to complete this program is readily available in most commercial gyms. In terms of equipment, you’ll primarily need dumbbells and/or kettlebells.
What if I miss a day?
Begin where you left off when you return to training. This program is progressed – each session builds upon the prior session – so don’t skip a session or skip around. Follow the training sessions in order, regardless.
Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE.
What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.
Can I see sample training?
Yes. Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.
How do I access the plan?
You can access the plan via username and password either through our website or through our app (Mtn Tactical Fitness) available for IOS and Android.
Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time
More Questions?
Email: coach@mtntactical.com
Required Equipment
This training program is designed to be completed in any commercial gym, with basic equipment. You’ll primarily need dumbbells and/or kettlebells.
Sample Training
MONDAY
SESSION 1
Obj: Strength, Chassis Integrity
Warm up:
3 Rounds
10x 1-Leg Box Squat
5/10x Single Leg Push Up
10x Sit Ups
Training:
(1) 6 Rounds
8x Seated Clean and Press - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
3/6x Pull Ups
Lat + Pec Stretch
(2) 6 Rounds
8x 1-Leg Box Squat - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
8x Kettlebell Floor Press - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
5x Shoulder Dislocate
(3) 15 Minute Grind
4/8x Ankles to Bar
45 Sec Single Leg Front Bridge
10x EOs
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically
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TUESDAY
SESSION 2
Obj: Endurance, Low Back Fitness
Training:
(1) 30 Minutes Single Leg Erg Row or Single Leg Bike/Spin @ Moderate Pace
Moderate = Comfortable but not Easy
(2) 10 Minute Grind
10x Seated Swings @ 12/16kg
15/15 Standing Founder
10x Face Down Back Extension
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically
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WEDNESDAY
SESSION 3
Obj: Work Capacity, Chassis Integrity
Warm Up:
3 Rounds
200m Single Leg Erg Row or Single Leg Bike/Spin
5/10x Single Leg Push Up
10x Sit Ups
Training:
(1) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds as Possible)
10x Seated Swings @ 12/16kg
5x Single Leg Burpees
5x Seated Russian Twist @ 25#
(2) 15 Minute Grind
10x Weighted Sit Up @ 25/35#
5x 1-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press @ 25/35#
5x Seated Plate Half Moon @ 25/35#
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically
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THURSDAY
SESSION 4
Obj: Strength, Work Capacity
Warm up:
3 Rounds
10x 1-Leg Box Squat
5/10x Single Leg Push Up
3x Single Leg Burpee
10x Sit Ups
Training:
(1) 6 Rounds
8x Seated Mr. Spectacular - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
3/6x Chin Ups
Lat + Pec Stretch
(2) 6 Rounds
8x Single Leg Dumbbell/Kettlebell Hinge - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
8x Seated Curl to Press - increase load each round until 8x is hard, but doable
5x Shoulder Dislocate
(3) 10 Minute AMRAP - As Many Rounds as Possible
200m Single Leg Erg Row or Single Leg Bike/Spin
20x Seated Swings @ 12/16kg
(4) Foam Roll Low Back, Legs
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FRIDAY
SESSION 5
Obj: Endurance, Low Back Fitness
Warm up:
3 Rounds
10x 1-Leg Box Squat
5/10x Single Leg Push Up
10x Sit Ups
Training:
(1) 30 Minute Grind
200m Single Leg Erg Row or Single Leg Bike/Spin
5x Single Leg Squat Thrust
5x Seated Plate Half Moon @ 25#
(2) 10 Minute Grind
15/15 Standing Founder
10x Bodyweight Good Morning
10x Face Down Back Extension
"Grind" = work steadily, not frantically
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