speed
How French Contrast Training can Boost and Ignite Your Training and Performance
French Contrast Training (FCT) is an advanced training method designed to take your strength, speed, and power to the next level. It strategically combines heavy strength training exercises with plyometrics, [...]
Sprint Technique Review: Part 3-Stride Rate vs. Stride Length Explained
Stride Rate vs. Stride LengthStride Rate vs. Stride Length Speed is commonly said to be the product of running speed. Stride rate is simply the number of strides taken in [...]
Sprint Technique Review: Part 2-Proper Arm Drive
Long live the elbow tuckFor as long as I can remember now, coaches in any sports realm have been advocating keeping the elbows tucked to run faster. Unfortunately, this information [...]
Sprint Technique Review: Part 1-Forefoot Dominance
Speed is found on the balls of your feetThis key technique calls for a majority of our body weight to be concentrated over the front of our foot. The more [...]
Specialized Methods for Maximizing Speed
The speed training world is a culture that is always in search of the next best technique, exercise, or training theory to make an athlete faster. Unfortunately, the best methods [...]
Keys to Transfering to the Field or Court
A common concern for many still deals with making sure to accomplish proper strength transfer into sport. In other words, using or applying the highest percentage of strength from the [...]
The Best Hamstring Training Drills for Speed
As fitness information enthusiasts and consumers, we often hear about the importance of addressing any weakness in the posterior chain. It's very well understood at this point that the muscle [...]
7 Exercises to Boost Your Sprint Acceleration!
Sprinting is a dynamic athletic endeavor that demands explosive power and precise technique. Whether you are a competitive sprinter aiming for the podium or looking to enhance your speed in [...]
Learn How to Boost and Maximize Strength and Speed By Training the Three Phases of Motion
Focusing solely on training the concentric portion of your movement is not the most effective way to build strength, speed, and explosiveness. However, you must first develop and activate the [...]
Does Balance Training Improve Speed?
In the world of sports, speed is king. Athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers always ask me if different forms of balance training create noticeable improvements in running speed. And rightfully [...]