VOLLEYBALL TRAINING PLAN
Ever wonder what it takes to be successful volleyball player? It takes a lot of hard work and
determination. The training can get intense and if done incorrectly, could ruin your chances of
ever making a career out of the sport.
Physiological Aspect
To play a successful game, a volleyball player needs endurance.
Muscle hypertrophy is not a huge factor in the game as compared to overall speed and
agility.
Injury Prevention
Everyone knows that along with success come a couple road blocks. Injuries unfortunately
aren't something that we plan for, but we can at least help prevent some injuries from
happening.
Most Common Sites for Injury
Back
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Ankle
Knee
Keys To Preventing Injuries
Warm-up/Cool-down
Flexibility
Strength training
Aerobic training
Anaerobic training
Sport biomechanics
Treatment of each muscle injury
If Injuries Occur Use The RICE Method To Treat
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
The Workout
Warm-Up
Do a light 5-minute warm-up to get the blood circulating and tissues of the body ready for the
workout. Do this each day before the workout begins.
Slow jog or low-intensity stationary cycling
Workout Program
Off-Season 1: 3x A Week
Dumbbell Squat: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Alternating Bench Press: 3 sets of 15 reps
Straight Arm Pulldowns: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises: 3 sets of 15 reps
Reverse Flyes: 3 sets of 15 reps
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 15 reps
Jackknife Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
Oblique Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
External Rotation: 3 sets of 15 reps
Off-Season 2: 2x A Week
Dumbbell Lunge: 4 sets of 12 reps
Hip Bridges: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Chest Flye: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 12 reps
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 12 reps
Tricep Pushdowns: 4 sets of 12 reps
Crunches on Stability Ball: 3 sets of 20 reps
Box Jumps: 3 sets of 10 reps
Pre-Season 5 Weeks Out: 2x A Week
Bench Press: 3 sets of 8 reps
Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extensions: 3 sets of 8 reps
Crunches on Stability Ball: 3 sets of 15 reps
Jackknife Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
Jump Squat: 3 sets of 10 reps
In-Season Maintenance: 1-2x A Week
Lunges: 2 sets of 12 reps
Lying Hamstring Curls: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Chest Press: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises: 2 sets of 12 reps
Reverse Flyes: 2 sets of 12 reps
SEASON MAINTENANCE: DAILY
Scrimmage
Ball Drills
Spiking Drills
Receiving Drills
Serving Drills
Blocking Drills
Plays Tactics
Stretching
Upward Stretch
Shoulder Stretch
Hug Yourself
Kneeling Forearm Stretch
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch
Calf Stretch
Spinal Twist