Welcome to Dan Riley's latest installment of Texans Fitness Corner ...

Each set should be performed as a 10-play drive. Finish off each pattern and jog slowly back
to the huddle (starting point). Have your linemen warm up and be ready to perform each of
the patterns at game speed.
We administer the same strength program to all of our players. Our two primary strength
program objectives are:
1. Primary objective must be to prevent injury.
2. Enhance the abilities used to play the game.
Our basic training philosophy incorporates the following criteria:
1. Develop total body strength.
2. Neck muscles must be the number one priority.
3. Place an equal emphasis on all other exercises.
4. In-season training is the period of priority.
5. Eliminate non-productive exercise - perform as little exercise as needed to produce the best
results.
6. Perform both multi-joint and isolation exercises.
7. Keep accurate records.
8. Incorporate variety - perform a variety of different exercises and use all types of equipment
to include barbells, dumbbells, machines, bodyweight, and manual resistance.
Conclusion:
Coach Grimm, on behalf to the Houston Texans, best of luck this season with the Munich
Rangers. Go Texans!
References: Riley, Dan, Arapoff, Jason, Washington Redskins Strength & Conditioning Manual,
Spring 2000.