Preparation from Journeyman to NFL Veteran By James Walker

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009  |  Posted in AE Articles  |  No Comments
Tagged: Football, Professionals

Profile: Lemar Marshall

Lemar came to AE in July 2003 with only two and a half weeks before pre-season football camp with the Redskins. His assessment revealed that his post surgery knee was unstable, lower core dysfunctional, and overall strength and composition not near the ideal range. We could see a whole lot of untapped athletic potential.

From this time through pre-season camp we reduced his body-fat from 18.1% to 9.9% and increased his lean muscle mass from 185.9 lbs to 201 lbs. In addition, we reduced the scar tissue in the IT band, legs, and shoulders. In season we continued to provide him with workouts and protocols that would help his performance and manage his injuries.

The following year we started working with Lemar early, correcting skeletal- muscle imbalances, corrective strengthening, scar tissue management, power-explosive strength training, mobility, weight management, and correct sprinting mechanics.

Since Lemar has gone from special teams and special downs standout to starter with the Redskins and the Browns. Through numerous injuries and a few surgeries he has improved and maintained his speed gains. His 10-meter start speed has improved by 16-17% and his maximum acceleration speed by 23-25%.