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. Core Program Features
Overview This 12-week ATG (Athletic Truth Group) soccer program focuses on building robust athletic durability, mobility, strength, and sport-specific power to improve on-field performance and reduce injury risk. It blends ATG’s joint-first mobility and deceleration emphasis with soccer-specific conditioning, technical touches, and game-speed work. Expect three strength/mobility sessions, two technical/skill sessions, and two conditioning/interval sessions per week. Rest, recovery, and walk-through days are integrated. atg soccer 12 week program top
Structural Balance: It addresses common imbalances, such as weak hamstrings and tight hip flexors, which are frequent causes of soccer injuries like ACL tears and groin strains. The ATG (Athletic Truth Group) Soccer Program is
KOT Calf Raises: 25 reps for ankle power and Achilles health . ATG Split Squat – heavier weight (15–20 lbs)
Dense Phase (Weeks 2–12): Athletes often move through "Zero" (bodyweight) to "Dense" (weighted) protocols, focusing on 10 sets of 10 for key movements to change biological durability.
Goal: Increase muscle cross-section and deep-range strength. Key Movements: