Inverse pull

Bulk up your upper body with the inverse pull and you'll be able to hold off your opponent, says strength and conditioning coach Nick Grantham.

What you need:
Barbell

Muscles worked:
Lats
Upper back
Trapezius
Deltoids

What to do:
2-3-sets
5-8 reps
2-3 times per week

Also see:
Dumbbell shoulder press with Middlesbrough FC
Push ups with Middlesbrough FC
Boost your shooting power
Chin-ups with Middlesbrough FC
Romanian dead lift with Middlesbrough FC
Squats with Middlesbrough FC
Split squats with Middlesbrough FC

Nick Grantham is director of strength and conditioning for Smart Fitness.