Players’ training pics analysed

AFC Wimbledon fitness coach Jason Moriarty runs the rule over pro players’ training snaps

1 Hector Bellerin @jamie_velocity “The cord’s resistance will improve his lateral movement,” says Jason. “This work helps the brain fire muscles faster and achieve faster movements.” 2 Wilfried Bony @swansofficial “The shoulder is the most unstable joint in the body, and rotator cuff muscles are the sole support holding it in place. This move strengthens them.” 3 Douglas Costa @douglascosta “This alternative to the Pallof press raises the centre of mass from the belly button. It forces Costa to keep his abdominals braced and remain stable.” 4 Joe Gomez @joegomez5 “The squat develops the strength in the lower-body muscles. Combined with jumping exercises, it can increase players’ lower-body power output, too.” 5 Sead Kolasinac @seadk6 “Squats tend to be most difficult at the bottom of the movement. The bands stretch as the lifter extends their legs, making it much harder at the top.” 6 Jordan Henderson @jhenderson “An advanced plank enhances his ability to move his arms and legs while running, without compensatory movement in either the spine or hips.” 7 Aleksandar Mitrovic @nufc “The hamstring curl on a swiss ball is tough. His glutes and lower-back muscles have to keep the torso steady.”

8 Mario Gotze @mariogotze

“Having the ability to accelerate will lead to success. Pulling a weighted sled improves footballers’ acceleration.”