Atg Soccer 12 Week | Program Top 'link'
Core Program Features
The ATG (Athletic Truth Group) Soccer Program is a 12-week comprehensive training regimen designed to increase explosiveness, speed, and durability on the field. Developed by Ben Patrick (the "Knees Over Toes Guy"), the program applies ATG principles like "strength through length" to the specific physiological demands of soccer players.
Progression principles
Weeks 1–4: Foundation & Knee Stability
Session Structure (3x/week, e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri):
Bulletproofing Vulnerable Areas
: Specific exercises like the ATG Split Squat and Tibialis Raise are used to strengthen the connective tissues around the knee and the front of the shin, reducing the risk of common issues like ACL tears and shin splints. atg soccer 12 week program top
- Weeks 1–3: foundational mobility, technique emphasis, moderate strength loads.
- Week 4: deload week — reduce sets by ~40%, keep movement quality.
- Weeks 5–7: increase load/complexity (added weight, advanced variations, longer sprints).
- Week 8: maintenance week — keep intensity, reduce volume slightly.
- Weeks 9–11: peak phase — highest loads and match-pace conditioning, simulate game demands.
- Week 12: taper — reduce volume, keep sharpness and mobility for performance testing.
Time Consuming:
Some users find the sessions, especially the mobility components, take longer than advertised (up to 45–60 mins). Core Program Features The ATG (Athletic Truth Group)