What do I need to be a good line backer?

[tehdrummer]

In may, my high school is having tryouts for the football team, and I want to be a linebacker, because of inspiration from Brian Urlacher, who always has been my favorite athlete. As of now I am about 5' 10-11", and weigh 217 pounds. I am about 19% body fat, and I need to work on running faster. How can I do this? And what body other requirements might I need to full fill. If I tried out right at this moment, I would be a lineman definitely, so what should I do in regards to diet and exercise, and what body type should I reach? Any advice is much appreciated. Fyi, if you don't know anything about the subject matter then please don't answer, I want solid advice from people who know about this stuff. (I am doing a program called "Six Pack Shortcuts" which will get me in killer shape by then by the way, if I follow it.)

[matttd18]

You need to at least drop the body fat to 12%. And exercise. Run! Lift weights work on the 3 major core workouts (bench, squats, and power cleans). If you don't know these workouts are then look them up. Plus get a lifting pattern to help you out. You need to eat right and get plenty of sleep. Drink a lot of water and cut back on Gatorade or any sugary drinks. They make help you for a little bit, but they won't help you with your weight. Also if you have never played football before its a tough transition from hitting someone. Your coaches will teach you how to tackle you just have I practice and listen. And once you hit the guy drive your feet that is always key. And the lower man always wins so work on tackling low.

I played football in high school. I was a safety and a quarterback but I was able to lift as much as the linemen. You have to be dedicated. Never take short cuts they will not help you in the long run. Hope this helps.

[6Paul11]

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

1. Just being big isn't enough. You need real, functional, strength.

2. Drink water. Lots of water.

3. Run, run, and run some more.

4. Eat lots of lean protein and lots of fiber. Canned tuna, chicken breasts, and fish are good sources of lean protein. Beans and nuts are good sources of fiber.

5. There are no short cuts to fitness. It is a lifestyle. Integrate fitness into your daily routine and you will see results. Remember, the path downhill is faster and easier than the path uphill. Once you get fit, the hardest part is staying fit.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Bring down the body fat percentage. It's not terrible, but if you're an athlete you want to make most of your added weight muscle.

[froggyboy51]

the weight is OK but bring the bodyfat down.