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[rickjames]

Starting Stronglifts 5x5 tomorrow, joined the gym and everything...

[Seniorplayer]

As the surgeon said to me, the one thing he'd tell anyone wanting to prolong a sports career is never play football. Football is what destroyed my knee and he said is
Ta the main cause of knee,ankle injuries etc. honestly, I wouldn't bother with football.. Do something like circuit training rtc.. More than enough cardio for cricket.. Swimming

That said always played football   local league upto age 50 when it was a more physical game  on mud bath pitches never picked up an injury play cricket  and what happens tears inside of knee landing in delivery stride knee repaired but cricket career over as a bowler but can still play outdoor and astro turf football.

[ProCricketer1982]

That said always played football   local league upto age 50 when it was a more physical game  on mud bath pitches never picked up an injury play cricket  and what happens tears inside of knee landing in delivery stride knee repaired but cricket career over as a bowler but can still play outdoor and astro turf football.

I suspect a surgeon knows more than we do though tbf

[windyroad]

In the pre-season, I have started experimenting with different training approaches. One thing I have noticed is that when I lift weights, my body remains stiff for 2-3 days. Considering how little prep time I have during the week, I am thinking about better ways of training so that I am not as stiff on the day of the match.

How do you train to maintain your power/strength leading up to the game day on Saturday or Sunday?
Do you rest for 2/3 days prior to the match day to let your body rest and recover from the weekly training sessions?
Is it a good idea to lift weights during the cricket season? How much rest should I give my body after a lifting sessions? What are good post-lift exercises/routines that removes the stiffness and limber you up for the game day?

During your in-season you keep training but moderate your volume and intensity accordingly.  A percentage based scheme will keep you honest.

Back in my pro/semi-pro rugby days we would still be doing some gym work up until 24hrs before the game.  Usually moderate intensity, low volume stuff with specific pre-hab and soft tissue work.

Soft tissue work, foam rolling, lacross ball.  Joe Franco's 'limber 11' is a good basic routine.  Do it three times a day.  Takes five minutes.

[Seniorplayer]

I suspect a surgeon knows more than we do though tbf

Without a doubt I think luck plays it's part with injuries.

[ProCricketer1982]

Without a doubt I think luck plays it's part with injuries.

Agree buddy. Would not wish my injury on anyone


Well, maybe sloggers

[Lwesty143]

We do 2 gym/circuit sessions a week over pre season a lot of body weight exercises and core strength, with one running or spin class in between. The week before a game we get any weights out the way early in the week, nothing to hard later in the week just sit on the bike for a bit not that it matters when you walk from first slip to first slip.

[Stuey]

I've found the best form of training for cricket (and general health) is almost daily using kettlebells. I keep the volume low and rests sufficient to bring my heart rate down, before the next set. If I can't do the same thing tomorrow I've gone too hard. I can train like this all year round with huge benefits to cricket. Kettlebells are great because of the ballistic benefits and low impact on the joints, but also they allow you to train whole body movements which is all us amateurs need for sports. I do 2 exercises, the swing and Turkish get up, of course u can do more but these give me all I need, in restricted time so why do more.  In the season I generally train kettlebells Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday/Friday, Wednesday club practise,

[InternalTraining]

I've found the best form of training for cricket (and general health) is almost daily using kettlebells. I keep the volume low and rests sufficient to bring my heart rate down, before the next set. If I can't do the same thing tomorrow I've gone too hard. I can train like this all year round with huge benefits to cricket. Kettlebells are great because of the ballistic benefits and low impact on the joints, but also they allow you to train whole body movements which is all us amateurs need for sports. I do 2 exercises, the swing and Turkish get up, of course u can do more but these give me all I need, in restricted time so why do more.  In the season I generally train kettlebells Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday/Friday, Wednesday club practise,

I took kb because of your posts and it has been great. It actually helped my hitting. I have moved to a heavy kb for swings but I still don't do the get ups - they scare me. 

[Stuey]

I took kb because of your posts and it has been great. It actually helped my hitting. I have moved to a heavy kb for swings but I still don't do the get ups - they scare me. 

LOL, there's something about holding a heavy weight above your head that makes you concentrate
Practise the TGU with a trainer balanced on you knuckle (as if you were gripping the KB handle), it a great mobility/strengthening movement. With a KB and right technique its basically a loaded yoga movement. Are you following a programme or training with a coach?
It's reinvigorated my cricket, like you I'm hitting the ball harder, but also more agile and injury free.

[InternalTraining]

I bought the book Simple and Sinister.  It has just the right amount of information to make it a very practical manual for kettle bell training. I do two exercises. First, the kettle bell swings. Second, the military press up which I believe is the poor man's version of a Turkish get up.

[Stuey]

You've got all you need in that book. I can recommend trying the TGU, start if with no weight just the trainer,  then very slowly overtime work in the 16kg. You've got all winter to be ready for the season, dont rush it .