Table 1. The strength and conditioning training programs for the Specific Training Group.
 
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Rest min
Intra-rep
Sets
Sessions 1 & 3
Strength & Power Exercises

1. Squat

3 x 8 x 80%
4 x 5 x 85%
5 x 3 x 90%
3 x 2 x 95%
3min
1. Countermovement jumps
1 x 3
1 x 3
1 x 3
1 x 3
1min
2. Bench press
3 x 8 x 80%
4 x 5 x 85%
5 x 3 x 90%
3 x 2 x 95%
3min
2. Medicine ball chest throws
1 x 3 x 2Kg
1 x 3 x 2Kg
1 x 3 x 2Kg
1 x 3 x 2Kg
1min
3. Deadlift
3 x 8 x 80%
4 x 5 x 85%
5 x 3 x 90%
3 x 2 x 95%
3min
3. Loaded Jump shrugs
1 x 3 x 45%
1 x 3 x 45%
1 x 3 x 45%
1 x 3 x 45%
1min
HIIT Rowing ergometer
5 x 60 s
6 x 60 s
6 x 60 s
6 x 60 s
3-4min
Resistance Training Volume per session (sets x repetitions x load in Kg)
7821±1155
7199±980
6088±741
2752±309
Plyometric training for lower bodyVolume per session (reps x body mass)
827±65
1103±87
1378±109
827±65
Endurance Training Volume per session (min)
5
6
6
6
Total Time Per Session (min)
70
85
82
65
Training Density (%)
32
27
24
28
RPE
12-14
10-12
10-12
10-12
Session 2
Power Exercises 1. Loaded jump squat
4 x 8 x 30%
12 s
4min
2. Drop jumps
1 x 8 x from the optimal RSI Height
30 s
3. Medicine jab punch throws
4 x 8 x 4Kg in each hand
12 s
3min
4. Plyometric push ups
4 x 8 x (0.72xBody mass)
12 s
Speed drills Weighted sled sprints
1 x 5 x 10m (weight inducing a 10% reduction in maximum performance)
4min
Maximum sprints
1 x 5 x 10m 100%
4min
SIT Repeated Sprints
3 x 6 x 40m
20 s
4min
Resistance Training Volume (sets x repetitions x load in Kg)
785±559
Plyometric training for lower body Volume (reps x body mass)
2940±232
Plyometric training for upper body Volume (reps x 0.72 body mass)
2117±167
Loaded Sprint Training Volume (m)
50
Unloaded Sprint Training Volume m)
50
SIT Volume (m)
720
Total Time Per Session (min)
70
Training Density (%)
23
RPE
12-14
HIIT: high intensity interval training. SIT: sprint interval training. RSI: Reactive strength index; RPE: Borg’s 20 scale Rating of Perceived Exertion.