Time to Start Training Like a Footballer, NOT a Bodybuilder

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[@sleepl0l]

and that’s why leon edwards is the best football player on the planet

[@rudgz]

Messi*

[@enziiiiii_]

@@rudgz *leon edwards

[@markdogg_]

@@rudgzbro didn’t get the joke 💀

[@FootballGods12]

​​@@rudgztypical pessi fan

[@justaguywhocomments56]

@@rudgz Ronaldo*

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

That's so true, I'm 195 and 5’10 and I feel like I'm too stiff cuz all I do in the gym is bodybuilder work out.. I gatta change my training and do some mobility stuff training

[@evankelleher5559]

I recommend watching Mario rios on KZbins athletic workouts

[@JuwonSonekan]

Yea bro you got cut down to 160-170 range, your to big. Trust me it will hinder your movements on the pitch. Take care bro I know you can do it.

[@thomasjefferson7652]

@@JuwonSonekanI did powerlifting for a while and felt so stiff on the pitch, I had to drop pounds it was definitely for the better

[@vLitoo]

Your too heavy lose like 15-20 pounds

[@a2h579]

Depends on your position. But since you’re 5’10 I assume you’re not a Center back so you don’t need to be 195lbs. Maybe consider being more leaner for optimal football performance

[@omarss187]

Strength is really important too , there are plenty of playing style practice and find your best I’m 6’6 striker ain’t no way I can move like 5’7 person

[@superthierry1]

Very true.. If you want to look like an Athlete.. We need to train like one. Most gym users I see are not training the type 2 muscle fibres. 🚴

[@jonesy1589]

It wouldn’t matter to much in non league, in fact it makes more sense being a tad bigger in non league, it’s far more rough than professional football

[@RapperJay-jay]

Yeah Thats true I am a Sunday league centre back you dont need to pass and drible just clean the danger and smack it forward

[@eloo3660]

Great video.

[@shivamaraj7055]

Great information 👍

[@anirudhmadakkavil3985]

Eric Sir, I support your statement cuz working out is more of a lifestyle thing. I do workouts at gym 3-5 times a week. And also handling technical sessions with some agility and acceleration and plyometrics + core also movements and activations at end of the week. I do workouts that engage back, shoulder (once), Legs, Chest. I don't use heavy load for biceps or tricep. I tone them just to be in proportion. And also, on days I train the myofacial for at least 5 minutes for 1-2 days in the morning. I am doing this because I'm very much thin and underweight. So, it's not just aesthetic. I do the explosive drills and endurance as well. I don't like to be thst kind of extreme bodybuilder. Even if I don't make it, just the fitness of a footballer. I'm doing this because my chances are narrow(even for the best). So, I listen to your words to know something worse can happen if train like that. What's your take,Ric? Please answer, love from India.

[@EnthusiasticAnacondaSnak-ew4nz]

💯 Good 💯 Thanks 👍🙏

[@8uyf2nw9cu2x8inxc]

Can you do a video about being explosive and very quick!?

[@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia]

He has

[@dipeshgrg985]

plyometrics and strength training

[@learngeographywithalex]

Love your vids man.I just got back from an 8 month injury and my teamates have made progress that I didnt got amy tips on how I can improve to catch up to them?

[@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia]

You need a lot of training outside your regualr training-sessions. It depends what you need. If you need stamina it is very easy to get it outside of the team-training.

[@learngeographywithalex]

@@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia genetically I have very good stamina and did strength training my problem is skills,mobility and overall field play

[@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia]

@@learngeographywithalex get you a friend and work on your ball control or whatever you want or need.

[@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia]

@@learngeographywithalex mobility is also very easy to train, just watch ricfit's videos and make it at home. And also stretch yourself every day at least 10 minutes. Btw i am also a football player from Saudi-Arabia. Got my contract this winter.

[@learngeographywithalex]

@@germanexpatinsaudi-arabia good for you man keep it up and thanks for thr tips really appreciate it

[@Sl1ckeditz]

I want to get stronger in shoulder to shoulder battles bc I’m weak compared to others in my team what could I do to change that

[@lovbob8656]

Training your shoulders isn't gonna help you, because the force that you generate in "shoulder against shoulder" duels, comes from your legs. So trainging your explosiveness and training the power in your legs, and doing a lot of shoulder against shoulder drills against your friends (to get the technique down, and increase the power your legs can produce) is what you should focus on if you want to improve in shoulder against shoulder duals; not by training your shoulders just because the shoulders are making contact in the dual.

[@G22-XXII]

Core core core !!!

[@ee.ftbl1]

Training strength is ok if that's a weakness, just don't overdo it

[@Sl1ckeditz]

Thanks

[@lonsog2g830]

Train core and balance exercises

[@hugobadillo2799]

Ronnie Coleman would be a great goal keeper

[@diamentoglowyAi]

good tips

[@shanefrance984]

thanks man

[@mauricioh6716]

Blessings, John 3:16. Jesus loves you.

[@eliderose]

I’ll start Tim Howard Especially in his prime 🥵🥶👌😮‍💨

[@renegordonsoccer]

Thank you Thiago Almada

[@dineshfarkle1352]

Thanks

[@g0j061]

Cr7: He he siuuuuuuuuuu😂

[@AdrianoNemours]

Dude looks like Lewandowski 💀

[@Masked_editz_offical]

Thx

[@jorisreevenvas5571]

IM AGAINST GYM 😤 workout normally without weights 😊

[@urstube6901]

This guy said movements instead of muscles… maaaan if you don’t…

[@Dr_542]

can you do a video on how to be physical as a small player

[@CanYouHandleThis]

A lot of it is an aggressive mindset and balance. In terms of small physical players, look at players like sterling, mascherano, kante! In football too, if you have better balance than the tall guy, you will generally hold him off the ball.

[@Pnsbcor]

Train core for better balance and strong legs and learn how to use your body effectively

[@jeffjeef2448]

water is wet cheers mate

[@cheems3679]

Coach mario rioss fan

[@Beaner_named_Gabi]

He is a footballer who is saying that to become a better footballer, u have to train like one, not like a bodybuilder, u would've understood the message perfectly if u would've watch the video completely and took the information seriously too instead of just going to the comments and start hating.

[@bronxbomber3000]

should I do low weight exercise then 🤔 this where I get lost in the sauce

[@rickvanderveen2947]

You should still train heavy but train in movements that you need explosivity

[@bronxbomber3000]

@rickvanderveen2947 even if I do not want to gain to much muscle mass thought

[@rickvanderveen2947]

@@bronxbomber3000 yes youd still have to load heavy. Otherwise youll just make really slow progress

[@lksnmb]

If you play football I recommend you to low weight high reps for endurance

[@Futloveredit]

You can train body too if you’re way too skinny I mean I’m a pretty fast player but I can’t challenge someone in physical even tho I’m faster than them they will just push me

[@joshuahunt9609]

Bro said 3 ways and gave 4. Nice tips though.

[@kalebfromthe704]

"3 ways" proceeds to give 4

[@user-wt2ub2fl6l]

I go to the gym every day and i lift weights and i play football approximately everyday and guess what happens! I become more agile , faster and stronger than ever

[@Sergio_divyansh_._]

Brother how do you train? I mean what is your split? My is like 3 time. Plyometrics, 1 day upper body, 1 day compounds, 2 days fast feet?? What's your?

[@user-wt2ub2fl6l]

@@Sergio_divyansh_._ i train first day (chest/biceps) Second day (back/triceps) Third day (shoulders/legs) I trained my abs two to three times a week

[@PoovenM]

What about Centre backs

[@huseroland]

Be as explosive as you can be! Lots of plyometrics. Need some extra muscle though, but make sure they are for function instead of sheer size. Being tall is an advantage too, but guys like Lisandro Martinez, Ake or Azpilicueta shows that there are exceptions out there.

[@lksnmb]

Why footballers do fast reps opposed to bodybuilders?

[@bentoothpaste8849]

football is all about explosive movements, so they try to do the concentric movement faster to transfer the force developed to the field. ultimetly do it at whatever speed u want, but a "fast" yet controlled concentric movement and a slow and controlled eccentric movement is usually better

[@DerekKingham-bf9hi]

And what about just kicking a ball and running ED does to your glutes,quads,hams and calves,heart and lungs ,blood flow?!?

[@BAILEY078]

I train like bodybuilder not footballer

[@faustopacheco120]

that's soccer

[@vitico422]

dont listen to him i mean look at ronaldo

[@sayakmitra5874]

Bodybuilders don't "flex for women". Just like you don't play to impress women. I have been your subscriber, and I really appreciate your pro tips. Hence, this coming from you was unexpected and shocking. Couldn't like this video because of such a problematic statement. Being an athlete yourself, it's necessary to have respect for other athletes or any profession that requires enormous passion.

[@hahsjskkdockeldkc-rg1lu]

He isn’t an athlete, he just practices football

[@booxieritz8270]

MY NAME IS NAVAY HEFER-ZIK AND I WILL BE A PRO FOOTBALLER ⚽️🔥⚽️🔥

[@Ballerz_Shorts]

Remember me when you go pro

[@garcon5916]

Muscle growth requires movement fym who hired this guy 🤦‍♂️

[@deptofpechristcollege5988]

Very bad idea. Football players please don't follow this. He is hiding so many things

[@FelixM850]

This is not about football

[@user-kg9rt3jh1z]

Nothing like stating the obvious

[@Jcr9zy]

Do you know Adama Traore? He's absolutely jacked and is one of the fastest players.

[@Cristianogoatsiuu]

Clearly roids bro

[@Jcr9zy]

@tristanx2078 yes but that doesn't change how jacked he is

[@affren3148]

He is fast but not agile

[@Jcr9zy]

@affren3148 yes but 96 pace on fifa is insane

[@Tinabelchermunch]

Yo Mario rios is probably going to make a video on you😮

[@andreaxhelo4902]

Fake man.This big false.