Strength & Conditioning

The Athletic Department has established a comprehensive strength and conditioning program to improve performance and lessen the possibility of injury. The strength and conditioning staff provides the best program available while maintaining the highest safety standards. The department has three weight rooms available for use by student-athletes. The Ndamukong Suh Strength Complex, is located in the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex. The Alloy Strength Complex is located inside the Hawks Championship Center. The Hendricks Training Complex is located at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

All intercollegiate athletic teams have a strength and conditioning program designed specifically for the rigors of their individual sport. Each program addresses mobility, conditioning, strength, power, speed and body composition on an individual, team member basis. These programs are then carried out under the direction of the certified strength and conditioning staff. Individual and team assessments are carried out periodically during the year.
A schedule of use for weight room facilities may be arranged through and at the discretion of the Head Strength Coach assigned to each sport. At no time will scheduling of individual time supersede team use of the facilities.

Work Environment
The work that takes place in the weight room is serious in nature. All student-athletes who use the strength and conditioning facilities should do so productively. You should arrive at your scheduled time, obtain your workout program, and go through the session with a positive attitude and minimal waste of time. Approach your workout session as an opportunity to improve yourself so you can perform better at your sport.

Safety
Safety in the strength and conditioning facilities depends upon following facility rules. Always think cautiously when performing any exercise. The weight rooms were established so you would have the opportunity to become stronger and more injury resistant. Injuries should not occur in the weight room.

Spotters serve two basic purposes: (1) To motivate or encourage you to give it your all and (2) to supervise your workout in order to make it safe for you. Always have someone spot you when performing any exercise. The spotter should be prepared to assist the lifter when the weight cannot be raised.

Be aware of other people around when performing any exercise. If people are in the way, there is always the possibility of dropping a weight on them or hitting them with a barbell. On machine exercises, make sure a spotter has his/her hands clear of the machine before beginning to exercise. If an injury should occur, immediately contact the nearest strength coach.

Weight Room Policies
Note: To all persons using University of Nebraska Weight Rooms. These rooms are provided to improve the performance of Nebraska athletes. The following rules are presented so the weight rooms will remain clean, neat and ready for athletes to safely use the equipment. Your cooperation is appreciated.

1. No student-athlete is allowed to lift until they have medical clearance. Guests must sign a waiver.
2. Student-athletes are required to use collars once there is any weight on the bar.
3. Student-athletes should show respect at all times; spitting in or defacing the facility is not tolerated, horseplay, loud, offensive language, or temper tantrums are not permitted.
4. The staff offices and telephones are off limits to student- athletes.
5. Everyone should wear proper adidas training attire.
6. Student-athletes should utilize spotters when necessary.
7. Immediately report any facility-related injury or facility/ equipment irregularity to the supervisors on duty.
8. The Nebraska Strength and Conditioning Department is not responsible for users’ personal belongings or lost or stolen items.
9. Equipment is not to leave the Nebraska Strength and Conditioning facilities without permission from the Strength and Conditioning staff. 10. The on-duty supervisors have the authority over all weight room conduct and use of equipment and may expel a student-athlete from the facility for failure to follow instructions.
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