Named One of the Weaknesses of the Indonesian Football Team; What is Weight Training?

As the coach in charge of the Indonesian National Football Team, Shin Tae-yong considered that the Indonesian team had three shortcomings. One of which was weight training. In this interview conducted by Dedy Corbuzier, Tae-yong mentioned that Indonesian players do not understand the importance of doing weight training. In fact, according to this Korean coach, weight training is very important to improve the physical strength of soccer players.

Launching from truefitness.com.sg, weight training is strength training that uses weights to train resistance by creating stress on the muscles. Resistance training is great for increasing muscle strength. For the load used, you can use the weight of the body or external loads such as ballbells, dumbbells, etc.

Sam Snow, Director of Coaching Education for US Youth Soccer and US Soccer, in his article “Soccer Weight Training Thoughts on Weight Training for Soccer” explains that weight training can help players maintain fitness levels. In addition, weight training can also increase the strength and explosive power of soccer players. The explosive power of a soccer player is an increase in the strength and speed of players; which is very important when competing. Performing skills combined with speed and power can be a huge advantage on the field. This exercise is also very important for goalkeepers.

In addition to soccer players, weight training also has many benefits for our bodies. Among other things, it can train and strengthen muscles, increase endurance, increase flexibility and body balance, and can prevent injury. In addition, weight training does not have to be done every day; just 2 to 3 times per week with a duration of 30 minutes.