7 Intense Workouts to Boost Athletic Strength

1. Power Cleans

Lift the barbell from the floor to shoulder height using your legs and hips. Do 4 sets of 3-5 lifts.

2. Push Press

Hold the barbell at your shoulders. Bend your knees slightly, then press the bar overhead using your legs. Do 4 sets of 5-8 presses.

3. Chin-Ups

Hang from a bar with your palms facing you. Pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar. Do 3 sets of 8-10 pulls.

4. Medicine Ball Chest Throws

Throw a medicine ball forcefully against a wall or to a partner, then catch it when it comes back. Do 3 sets of 10-12 throws.

5. Landmine Press

Stand with one end of the barbell in a landmine holder. Press the bar up and away from your body. Do 3 sets of 8-10 presses.

6. Plyometric Pushups

Do a pushup and push hard enough to lift your hands off the ground. Land softly and repeat. Do 3 sets of 10 pushups.

7. Battle Ropes

Hold the ropes and wave them up and down or side to side quickly. Do 4 sets of 30 seconds.