How to Train Your Lower Body as a Soccer Player (4K)

In this video, I walk you through a full follow-along workout video on how to train your lower body as a soccer player.
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About Me:
Name: Eric Friedlander (Ric, Ricky)
Age: 28
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player & High-Performance Coach for Elite Footballers
Current Team: FS Leevon (Latvia)
Last Team: FSV Lückenwalde (Germany)
Previous Teams: Nyköpings BIS (Division 1-Sweden), FSV Lückenwalde (German Oberliga), Eintracht Bamberg (German Oberliga)
Position: RB/LB/CDM
College: University at Buffalo (one year)
Time Stamps:
Intro- 0:00 - 0:05
Bike warmup- 0:05 - 0:14
Best warmup for any footballer: 0:14 - 2:11
Exercise #1: 2:11 - 2:56
Exercise #2: 2:56 - 3:41
Exercise #3: 3:41 - 4:11
Exercise #4: 4:11 - 4:30
Your boy getting Tings ;) : 4:30 - 4:41
Exercise #5: 4:41 - 5:29
Exercise #6: 5:29 - 5:47
Exercise #7: 5:47 - 6:21
Static Stretching: 6:21 - 8:43

Пікірлер: 104

  • @ricfitacademy
    @ricfitacademy Жыл бұрын

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  • @Sahil-fm8ig
    @Sahil-fm8ig9 ай бұрын

    Start by 10 mins cycling Lunges Squats Nordic curls Bulgarian split squats Leg extensions Seated calf raises Calf raises Tibialis raises Skiping rope Static stretches

  • @dave4413
    @dave4413 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos have not only taught me how to train properly like an athlete and footballer but put me into the perspective of your life as a pro. Watching your videos regular gave me a real insight into the career and outside day to day routine as a footballer and put me into a guaranteed mindset that this is absolutely what I want to do and will do whatever it takes to get there. #ricfitteam

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Dave! I greatly appreciate your support 👍🏼❤️

  • @theodorelazaridis6985
    @theodorelazaridis6985 Жыл бұрын

    I have been following you for 3 and a half years now and you have been helping everyone improve their game and lives!#ricfitteam⚽⚽

  • @the_legend.1096
    @the_legend.10963 күн бұрын

    1:49 i think its the favourite for everyone 😂😂😂

  • @_.brendan.__10
    @_.brendan.__10Күн бұрын

    Much Appreciated🤲🏻❤️. I really love this workout📍🔥🔥.

  • @danielmahoney1919
    @danielmahoney1919 Жыл бұрын

    hey bro love the videos you've have taught me to have a better mindset much appreciated

  • @xdawid7
    @xdawid7 Жыл бұрын

    Very good workout thanks for sharing 💪

  • @stephanieking9242
    @stephanieking924210 ай бұрын

    Keep in mind, the Five stars are based on my needs for this item kzread.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS When I first bought the bike I was going to return it immediately. After trying it out for several days/weeks I came to realize it is actually perfect for WHY I bought it.This is not a workout, the resistance is, eh, it makes a bit of noise, not loud, and it isn’t very stable even with the mat. The mat certainly keeps the bike from sliding but nothing keeps the mat from sliding (if that makes any sense, lol). Mine is place on my hard wood floor. Maybe it would be better with a rug underneath??I sit for long hours for work and wanted something to keep my legs moving. This bike does exactly that! For the price it is amazing, it is compact, easy to use, light weight, keeps track of time, calories etc (not sure how accurate it is) but good little product. I am happy with it.

  • @AtlantaSpanish
    @AtlantaSpanish11 ай бұрын

    Terrific list!

  • @bestsoccertricks
    @bestsoccertricks Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!

  • @benbasha8407
    @benbasha8407 Жыл бұрын

    Your contect made me train smarter eat better, and i start to understand how to protect my body from injuries ❤

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ben ❤

  • @karumehuie1407
    @karumehuie1407 Жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @jensb6522
    @jensb652211 ай бұрын

    I only do the pelvic thrusts when I do my football specific training. 1000 reps for time. I find that if I get a plyo box, stand on that to get a little bit of elevation training and position the box in the center of the gym for motivation.. it is generally a better workout 👍

  • @valasztekos
    @valasztekos Жыл бұрын

    #RicFitTeam Your content has tought me that to really improve in something, you have to consistently put in the work and the reps with max effort, hard work, and good strategy. It still is teaching me, though. And still showing me new, practical stuff, so thanks for that, definitely gonna shout you out at my first ever press conference as a pro. My top 2 social media pages 100%

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the continued support bro. You’re from Hungary yeah? I plan to come visit Budapest this year :) who’s your other favorite channel?

  • @berkduru2242
    @berkduru2242 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from TURKEY!! Awesome video!!! Please continue to upload more videos like this with longer durations( at least 30 minutes ).

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    So you want full follow along videos with no edits ?

  • @berkduru2242

    @berkduru2242

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy exactly bro !!! With ni edit. Please also do not fast forward the scenes in your videos. If the durations are 30 60 minutes, I ll be appreciated!! Thanks again.🤝💪

  • @cjem941
    @cjem9414 ай бұрын

    1:47 REALLY caught me OFF GUARD 🤣Nevertheless, amazing video, man! 💪

  • @hamza.69_77
    @hamza.69_77 Жыл бұрын

    Great workout, but i would like to add trap-bar squats and RDLs or SL RDLs. And add a resistance band on ex 6

  • @zic24
    @zic24 Жыл бұрын

    can you please make a video on what your plyometric session looks like

  • @Smfootytraining05
    @Smfootytraining05 Жыл бұрын

    #RicFitTeam Great video loved it!!! I have been following you for a long time and in that time i have learned a lot, especially for training and nutrition, my nutrition has completely changed at this day i don't eat sugar at all only once a week a bit, with soccer also and how important the fundamentals are, i just came back from a clavicle fracture , i feel better than ever and my technique has changed drastically, right know really trying to recover as much as I train , yeah so your content has helped me insanely much⚽💪

  • @valasztekos

    @valasztekos

    Жыл бұрын

    keep working, good things will come! 💪

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Simona! Best of luck with your recovery! Please reach out if you have questions!

  • @Smfootytraining05

    @Smfootytraining05

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy thank you so much 😊

  • @juliancermele6950
    @juliancermele6950 Жыл бұрын

    ric would you tell me in what day of the week you did this routine and why ?

  • @thanoskostakis8189
    @thanoskostakis8189 Жыл бұрын

    Taught me do the right thing you’ll be rewarded app looks class😉

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha thanks bro. But you didn’t follow directions my guy! Where are you from again? I see you’re a long time follower !

  • @thanoskostakis8189

    @thanoskostakis8189

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy #ricfitteam 🤣my bad and from Canada (Toronto)

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thanoskostakis8189 the 6 side, eh G?! Sheesh! What has my content helped you with?

  • @thanoskostakis8189

    @thanoskostakis8189

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy it has made my do the right thing on and off the pitch. When I do that Ik that I will be rewarded. It’s made my realize how important consistency is

  • @MadarfakerImr
    @MadarfakerImr Жыл бұрын

    #RicFitTeam Riccy your KZread channel is for real a paradise for footballers that want to go pro You are posting everything that a football player needs ( gym work - ball mastery......) And for me I really love your in door content cause I don't have access to a field to train keep going bro 💪

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome dude, thank you! I appreciate it :)

  • @janlagrauw2817
    @janlagrauw2817 Жыл бұрын

    #RicFitTeam The best thing you ever taught me is that there is always a way to improve some parts of your game. I have had to deal with some injuries in the past and didn’t know what to do to improve myself. Right now I know I need to focus on my comeback and can still improve things like my mentality.

  • @grappleronyt4662
    @grappleronyt46626 ай бұрын

    Hey ricfit, When you’re resting after sets what is the general idea. Is it one minute? Thanks.

  • @oseris3666
    @oseris3666 Жыл бұрын

    How many times a week should I do this training and how should I combine it with the plyometrics routine you did?

  • @muttleyt2805
    @muttleyt2805 Жыл бұрын

    What’s the difference between myofascial stretching vs regular stretching?

  • @BreakthroughCentralMinistry
    @BreakthroughCentralMinistry Жыл бұрын

    #ricfitteam 🎉 What’s up bro! Love your content on mindset on the pitch that’s really helped me the most

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Love that my G! Where are you from?

  • @BreakthroughCentralMinistry

    @BreakthroughCentralMinistry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy Portland Oregon

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BreakthroughCentralMinistry Love that G. I hear it's beautiful there. I need to pop out for a visit sometime

  • @mohammadfarhansaifee
    @mohammadfarhansaifee Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, nice workout routine! I have a question though: Why is the warmup and the stretching separated (into pre/post workout)?

  • @lavatr8322

    @lavatr8322

    Жыл бұрын

    warm up is always before any body training..... Stretching is always after training

  • @stafxz6308

    @stafxz6308

    Жыл бұрын

    you don’t want to do static stretches before a workout/practice/game

  • @asaross3727
    @asaross3727 Жыл бұрын

    #ricfitteam I have learned how to effectively use the gym as a tool when progressing as a footballer

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    I love that my guy! Where are you from?

  • @henriquemarques7547
    @henriquemarques7547 Жыл бұрын

    #RicFitTeam. ric, your content really help me in my journey, to chase my dream and never give up. i've learn things everyday with you, from the field to the life, and how to be a better and organized person. hugs from the other side of the world! 🇧🇷.

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Henrique. I need to come visit Brazil soon!

  • @tokai5390

    @tokai5390

    6 ай бұрын

    Next neymar 🇧🇷

  • @hoelstadsara
    @hoelstadsara3 ай бұрын

    Is this good to do in season?

  • @kennnihnoo
    @kennnihnoo Жыл бұрын

    Quick question . Every time that I workout my hamstrings I feel very sore for at least 3-4 days

  • @aleksi3339
    @aleksi3339 Жыл бұрын

    Very beginner level workout for a soccer player, in fact this workout would be considered ok if there were limitations regarding lifting weights at the gym. That being said, i would advise you to think about the goal of this workout, what are you trying to achieve? If it's resilience and strength, this is very beginner level. Secondly, static stretching and 15 min warmup could be used more effectively. GL!

  • @raefdaou2975

    @raefdaou2975

    Жыл бұрын

    Strongly agree. Could be much more efficient with choice of exercise. It’s hard to find content that is straight to the point and teaches you what you need to know instead of giving you 50 exercises without a reason why. I’d recommend ATG soccer program for any footballers like me looking for something easy and effective. His content is on YT as well

  • @maurya077

    @maurya077

    Ай бұрын

    Is ATG a person or a channel?​@@raefdaou2975

  • @theshauneallanshow
    @theshauneallanshow10 ай бұрын

    'Gunked up' love the technical terms.

  • @kevinflores9246
    @kevinflores9246 Жыл бұрын

    The beginning warm-ups seem silly. Like the anterior and posterior pelvic tlit, but make no funny of it bc I soon came to understand why something so simple as doing the warm ups you showed. Go a long way. They help you feel more in touch with your body, like feeling your hips more and just feeling centered and grounded. I had a meniscus tear about 2 years and ever since I been doing yoga to help with my hips and also for strengthen my lower body in general.

  • @mgk_moloko
    @mgk_moloko5 ай бұрын

  • @Hayden.schroedel12
    @Hayden.schroedel12 Жыл бұрын

    3:02 GYATTTT

  • @football-co9fr
    @football-co9fr Жыл бұрын

    #Ricfitteam being disciplined

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Love that my bro! Where are you from?

  • @football-co9fr

    @football-co9fr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy I am from albania been suffering 2 acl injuries back from the first one better than ever managed to go semi pro in Uk then suffered the second one most of the rehab is done soon back on the pitch but feeling good very motivated to play football again

  • @javonkennedy1469

    @javonkennedy1469

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@football-co9frYou will make it bro

  • @javonkennedy1469

    @javonkennedy1469

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@football-co9frYou will make it bro

  • @youcefzitouni5066
    @youcefzitouni50662 ай бұрын

    How about abs?

  • @donlleyo11
    @donlleyo11 Жыл бұрын

    My man warming up 1:47 for something explosive later 4:34

  • @AbdulMalik-po1mj
    @AbdulMalik-po1mj Жыл бұрын

    #ricfitteam Hello my name is Malik.i am from India .i like your content much.and your content help me understand many things and it helped mainly under stand your topics. quality>quantity is one of the golden words which helped me

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support bro!

  • @daz4life
    @daz4life7 ай бұрын

    ID on those shoes? 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ReyaanRaghuvanshi
    @ReyaanRaghuvanshi9 ай бұрын

    Warmup Bike warmup - 5-10 min 1. Feet in/out - 10-20 reps 2. Knee circles - 10-20 reps (each side) 3. Figure 8's Knee circles - 10-20 reps (each side) 4. Psoas Activation - 10-20 reps (each leg) 5. Hip in/out - 10-20 reps (each leg) 6. Hip swing (front) - 10-20 reps (each leg) 7. Hip swing (back) - 10-20 reps (each leg) 8. Hip swings in/out - 10-20 reps (each leg) 9. Hip forward/in/out - 10-20 reps (each leg) 10. Open the gate - 10-20 reps (each leg) 11. Close the gate - 10-20 reps (each leg) 12. ER/IR Hip joint - 10-15 reps (each leg) 13. Anterior/posterior pelvic tilt - 10-15 reps 14. Side lunges - 5-10 reps (each leg) 15. Spinal translation - 5-10 reps (each side) 16. QL side reach - 5-10 reps (each side 17. Gravity squats - 10-20 reps Exercise #1 1. Bodyweight lunges - 10-15 reps (each side) 2. Static dumbbell lunges (w/heaviest weight) - 4 × 10-12 reps 3. Windshield wipers w/hands on ground - 1-3 sets × 10-20 reps ( b/w the lunge sets) Exercise #2 1. Barbell box squat (warmup) - 1-3 sets × 10 reps 2. Barbell box squat (working sets) - 5 sets × 5 reps 3. Windshield wipers (no hands) - 1-3 sets × 10-20 reps (b/w box squat sets) Exercise #3 1. Hamstring curl w/stability ball - 3-4 sets × 15-20 reps 2. Rollover to reach wide legged - 1-2 sets × 10 reps (b/w stability ball ham curls) Exercise #4 1. Jump rope - 3-4 sets × 2-3 min Exercise #5 1. SL calf raises - 3-4 sets × 10-30 reps (each leg) 2. Tibialis raises - 3-4 sets × 10-30 reps (each leg) Exercise #6 1. Glute medius raises - 3-4 sets × 10-50 reps (each leg) Exercise #7 1. Sled pulls - 3-4 sets × 20-100 yards Static Stretching 1. Anterior tibialis stretch - 3 sets × 30sec 2. Anterior tibialis stretch (right) - 3 sets × 30sec 3. Anterior tibialis stretch (left) - 3 sets × 30sec 4. MFS Erector stretch - 3 sets × 30sec 5. MFS Erector stretch (left) - 3 sets × 30sec 6. MFS Erector stretch (right) - 3 sets × 30sec 7. MFS psoas - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 8. MFS quad stretch - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 9. Figure 4 glute stretch - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 10. Gracilis stretch - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 11. Gracilis stretch (feet up) - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 12. Gracilis stretch (straight up) - 3 sets × 30sec (each leg) 13. L5-S1 Eldoa - 1-2 sets × 1min

  • @stelios5556
    @stelios5556 Жыл бұрын

    What difficulty should the bike be for warmup?

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Very easy. It’s a warmup

  • @stelios5556

    @stelios5556

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ricfitacademy like at 1 or 2?

  • @alihau5
    @alihau58 ай бұрын

    First exercise is split squat not a lunge.

  • @marensrane9962
    @marensrane9962 Жыл бұрын

    Your favourite,😁😁😁

  • @nikolaskousioglou4968
    @nikolaskousioglou4968 Жыл бұрын

    This can be done in-season as well right ?

  • @ricfitacademy

    @ricfitacademy

    Жыл бұрын

    No, too much load.

  • @oak_2475
    @oak_24755 ай бұрын

    can i lose weight while doing this workout or any football workout? cuz i took some time off after injury and put on a couple kg and wanna lose the weight and go for trials hopefully next summer. this the heaviest i been i miss my agile self lol

  • @heyfriend22

    @heyfriend22

    4 ай бұрын

    U will loose weight doing any workout some more than others tho, if u wanna loose a good amount weight u need to be doing cardio, if u don't see anything from this just do a calorie deficit eat less than u burn

  • @oak_2475

    @oak_2475

    4 ай бұрын

    @@heyfriend22 thanks alot i appreciate it

  • @user-eq5ls4wi4p
    @user-eq5ls4wi4p Жыл бұрын

    How many times do I do it a week?

  • @jimbojimbo6873

    @jimbojimbo6873

    Жыл бұрын

    0.5

  • @omarhassan1222
    @omarhassan1222 Жыл бұрын

    Thats literally the easiest athlete day ive seen 🤣

  • @omarhassan1222
    @omarhassan1222 Жыл бұрын

    Warm up warm up stretch squats more bs stretches bro this is the easiest leg day ever

  • @JC-tg5ew
    @JC-tg5ew Жыл бұрын

    Have you received Jesus Christ inside of your heart?

  • @DanaWhitee

    @DanaWhitee

    9 ай бұрын

    There’s no such thing as “received Jesus in your heart” that’s just a modern Christianity cliche We should be able to clearly present a gospel presentation.

  • @RahulSingh-sn4fz

    @RahulSingh-sn4fz

    8 ай бұрын

    He is Israeli man

  • @Hndrix04

    @Hndrix04

    8 ай бұрын

    W comment

  • @brotherbrenly6725

    @brotherbrenly6725

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes .. lets follow Jesus until the end of

  • @mojo5149

    @mojo5149

    7 ай бұрын

    Amen ❤

  • @risahabhbeast7370
    @risahabhbeast73702 ай бұрын

    1st step: eliminate the word "Soccer" coz it's football

  • @JonaFast

    @JonaFast

    15 күн бұрын

    I don’t think anybody cares