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It crops up here and there in other threads but there's not really any one place that discusses solely sprinting/running speed (if I've done goofed up feel free to merge).
Otherwise, let this be a thread for (evidence based) discussion on all things sprinting and how to improve acceleration and top end speed.
Current things known to improve sprinting performance over shorter (<40m) distances that are more effective than "just sprinting"
- Sprints with a heavy sled (~80% bodyweight)
- Sprints with a lighter sled (sub 50% bodyweight)
- sprinting on a slight gradient (~5 degrees, combined decline and incline is more effective than one or the other)
Other factors that dictate/influence speed
- hip extension speed/strength
- knee flexion strength
- hip flexor strength
Otherwise, let this be a thread for (evidence based) discussion on all things sprinting and how to improve acceleration and top end speed.
Current things known to improve sprinting performance over shorter (<40m) distances that are more effective than "just sprinting"
- Sprints with a heavy sled (~80% bodyweight)
- Sprints with a lighter sled (sub 50% bodyweight)
- sprinting on a slight gradient (~5 degrees, combined decline and incline is more effective than one or the other)
Other factors that dictate/influence speed
- hip extension speed/strength
- knee flexion strength
- hip flexor strength
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