Developing Offensive and Defensive Linemen Part 2

In the second half of his two-part series on developing offensive and defensive linemen, New Orleans Saints strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple moves from principles to the exercises themselves. This is the hands-on session for the trenches: the upper body, lower body, blocking sled and core movements that build a lineman who can strike, anchor and finish, plus the guidelines that tell you how much of each to prescribe.

What you'll learn

• Specific upper body exercises for offensive and defensive linemen
• Squat variations and single leg exercises that strengthen the knees
• Working with the blocking sled as both a resistance and a technique tool
• Core exercises and core rotation movements for the trunk strength a lineman plays with
• Power training principles applied to the front
• Conditioning guidelines for linemen
• Strength guidelines and strength training volume principles
• How the movements combine into one complete development plan for your O-line and D-line

Who it's for

Offensive line and defensive line coaches at the high school and college levels, along with strength and conditioning staffs who want an NFL lineman program broken into individual, teachable movements.

About the coach

Dan Dalrymple served as head strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints, where his work centered on the physical development of offensive and defensive linemen.

Every exercise sits in its own chapter, so you can jump straight to a single movement when you need it. Part 2 of Coach Dalrymple's two-part series on developing your offensive and defensive linemen.