The Queenax rig at Watford Football Club is used for competitive group training by adult and youth teams
Watford Football Club uses a Queenax rig in its fitness suite, to maximise strength and functional fitness exercise and accommodate large numbers of players who are training for both the Premier League team and youth teams.
When training at such an elite level, the Queenax delivers an efficient solution, with the variety of apps and optional extras giving coaches a range of training exercises to progress players’ abilities. Customised, integrated squat racks deliver additional performance training capabilities.
Players use the suspended platform to enhance motor control, improve balance and rhythm, develop body awareness and mental engagement, as well as strength.
The punch bag is used to train rotation, deceleration and reaction, while at the same time improving aerobic fitness and core stability.
"Players enjoy lining up against each other and often race on the ladder structure to see who can do the quickest monkey cross"
The Queenax gives the club the ability to work numerous players at one time. With daily gym usage varying from between three and 12 players, its versatility ensures sessions can be completed efficiently and correctly.
Lee Strafford, under 23 strength and conditioning coach at Watford FC, says: “The Queenax is highly versatile. The players enjoy working out on it and the more players we can get training at the same time the better. As well as being fun to use, it also builds team dynamics.”
True to their competitive nature, players enjoy lining up against each other and often use the ladder structure across the top of the Queenax to see who can do a monkey cross from one side to the other the quickest.
The Queenax rig at Watford Football Club is used for competitive group training by adult and youth teams