Whittingham transforms Michigan's strength program for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kyle Whittingham has taken over Michigan's football program and is implementing a Utah-style strength and conditioning regimen. He found that while the roster possesses athletic potential, their overall strength was below elite standards. Working with Director of Sports Performance Doug Elisaia, they instituted a rigorous training program that has resulted in 97% of players setting personal bests in key lifting categories. As fall camp begins, the team now combines physical size with improved strength heading into the 2026 season.
- •Whittingham inherited a roster with high athletic potential but lacking strength.
- •A rigorous training program was implemented focusing on heavy lifts.
- •97% of players achieved personal bests in major lift categories.
- •The team enters fall camp with enhanced power and size for the upcoming season.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Whittingham Brings Strength From Salt Lake to Ann Arbor To Shape High Potential Athletes
"Veteran coach Kyle Whittingham transforms Michigan’s roster by replacing raw athleticism with elite power, leading to record-breaking weightroom gains through a rigorous, high-intensity Utah-style conditioning regimen.
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