Sprint faster
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Learn cool down drills that will improve sprinting technique, speed up recovery and help prevent injuries. A good post workout routine that includes specific cool down drills is a critical component of sprint training. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to speed training and most track and field events…
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In this post I highlight based on the opinion of Olympic coach Karim Abdel Wahab, some of the key differences and similarities between the 100m and 400m when it comes to sprinting technique. Studies have shown that the 400m runners whose technique is closest to 100m runners are the fastest. Topics covered include knee drive,…
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Learn some of the most common errors athletes make with sprinting technique and how to avoid them. In this post I ´ll share with you coach the errors coach Karim Abdel Wahab has seen athletes make throughout his time working with elite sprinters as well as football players preparing for the NFL draft combine. Starting…
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Learn how to sprint faster with proper ground contact and force application. One of the biggest misconceptions out there is how the foot strikes the ground (it’s not on the toe and not on the heel). This post covers where the foot strikes the ground and why that is important for force application and speed…
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Learn how to sprint faster by improving your start. This post contains some of the key technical aspects of acceleration out of the blocks including posture, force application, and arm movement during the first phase of sprint. I´ll share with you several drills that improve reaction time that coach Karim Abdel Wahab uses prior to…
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Contrary to popular belief, all out sprinting will not increase speed. Recent studies have shown that sprinting all out will actually cause the nervous system to “record” and reinforce an athletes current max velocity – not help to increase it. If you want to develop and improve your top speed other techniques must be utilized.…
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Learn how to sprint faster by maximizing ground contact and developing a proper foot strike. A common mistake many sprinters make is striking the ground on their toes resulting in massive ankle amortization and increased ground contact times. The goal of these drills is to get the athlete to develop a flat foot strike by…
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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? 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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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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