The 8 Most Important Things To Do in the Off-Season for Wrestlers
Hey wrestlers, it’s time to start thinking about the off-season! This is the time when you can make the most gains in strength, power, and conditioning. By working hard during the off-season, you can come into the next season with big changes and ready to compete at the highest level.
Benefits of Off-Season Training
There are many reasons why off-season training is so important for wrestlers.
Free from limitations: During the season, you’re often limited in how much you can train. You have to balance your training with school, weight management, and competition. In the off-season, however, you can focus differently, allowing you train differently and make significant improvements.
Focus on specific areas: The off-season is a time when you can focus on specific areas of your game. During the season, you have to be well-rounded wrestlers. You need to be able to do everything well. In the off-season, however, you can focus on one or two areas that you want to improve. This allows you to make even more gains in those areas.
Recovery: The season is long and grueling. Wrestlers put their bodies through a lot of stress. In the off-season, you can give your bodies a chance to recover and heal. This will help you come into the season feeling fresh and ready to compete.
Keys to Success
If you can follow these keys, you will be well on your way to a successful off-season and a great wrestling season.
How you train is just as important as what you train. Your off-season training shouldn’t be ‘walking through the motions. You need to train with intensity in order to see results. Push yourself.
Finally, it can be difficult to stay motivated during the off-season, but don’t lose sight of why you’re training.
Stay tuned for next week’s blog where we’ll talk about some actionable steps you can take to stay motivated during the off-season.