HOW TO DEVELOP PROPER SPRINTING POSTURE: THE HARD POST
Run faster with proper sprinting posture and technique. In order to maximize speed you have to be able to apply maximum force to the ground. This post addresses some of the biggest mistakes made by sprinters and coaches (i.e. staying low and breaking at the waist). In it, I show you based on the teachings…
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DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT BODY TO BE FAST?
Do you have the right body to be fast? The hard truth is your parents set your speed potential. We know that’s not some hot take. Everyone points it out all the time. But what are the specific physical traits that are supposed to make you fast? Scientists have measured it all: leg length, muscle fibers, bone structure, and even…
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SPRINT AND JUMP LIKE A PRO: THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SPEED AND POWER
Many athletes don’t understand the difference between force, power, and speed, and how to apply these concepts to their performance. Next, you’ll learn how to master the art of power and force and take your sprint and jump performance to new heights. This applies to sprinters, jumpers and even multi directional athletes. In this post…
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5 CORE EXERCISES TO TAKE YOUR JUMPING AND SPRINTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
If you want to improve your jumps and become a faster, more injury-proof athlete, this core workout is a must-do. In this post we´re going to break down coach Ryan Baily´s top five core strength exercises that his track and field athletes do every day. If you are neglecting to train your core, your athletic…
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HOW THE SPINAL ENGINE IMPACTS SPEED AND POWER
Tony Holler is a track and field coach and a football and basketball physical trainer. He works at Plainfield North High School. He is also a member of the Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and co-director of the Track Football Consortium with Chris Korfist. Tony Holler is the author of the “Feed the Cats” training method.…
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CAN THE TOE DRAG IN SPRINT STARTS MAKE YOU FASTER?
Does the toe drag make you faster and should you use it to improve your speed? In this post you’ll learn: What the toe drag is (and why most sprinters get it wrong). Why and when it’s used by olympic sprinters. Some tips that will help you decide if you should implement the toe drag…
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THE FASTEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR SPRINTING MECHANICS
If you want to run faster, you have to apply more force down to the ground. One of the best ways to maximize your force production is to develop great frontside mechanics. So what are frontside mechanics? How are they different from backside mechanics? Can you gain one and lose another? Which one do you want? What does that all…
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A-SKIP vs B-SKIP: THE KEY DIFFERENCES YOU NEED TO KNOW
What are the key differences between the A-Skip and the B-Skip? Former Olympian and world record holder Wille Banks has all the answers. Whether you’re a sprinter or a jumper, these drills are essential for developing proper ground contact and technique. Most coaches focus on the leg action, but the real key to sprinting faster…
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HOW TO WARMUP FOR BARBELL TRAINING
We’re going to explain about how to warm up during the Starting Strength novice linear progression. We have to know the difference between work sets and warm-up sets. Work sets are done for the stress that we’re going to apply for today’s workouts. An example might be 200 lb for 3 sets of 5. That…
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