OPT Model Flashcards
Level 1
Stabilization
Level 2
Strength
Level 3
Power
Level 1 phase 1
Stabilization and endurance
Level 2 phase 2
Strength and endurance
Level 2 phase 3
Muscular development
Level 2 phase 4
Maximal strength
Level 3 phase 5
Power training
Stabilization and endurance (primary adaptations)
Mobility and flexibility
Core and joint stabilization
Postural alignment and control
Muscular and aerobic endurance
Strength and endurance training
(Primary adaptations)
Core strength, and joint stabilization
Muscular endurance and prime mover strength
Muscular development training
(Primary adaptations)
Core strength
Muscular strength and hypertrophy
Maximal strength training
(primary adaptations)
Core strength
Maximum muscular strength
Power training
(Primary adaptation)
Core strength
Maximum muscular strength
Rate of force production
Stabilization and endurance
(progress)
Master basic movement patterns
Progress exercise properly
Increase the complexity of exercises once basic movement patterns have been established
Strength and endurance training
(Progression)
Decreased rest period
Increase the volume of exercise (reps+ sets)
Increase the load (weight)
Increase the complexity of resistance training