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Exercise Video Picks of the day- Clapping Pushups, but not ordinary clapping pushups.
From the StrengthMill.net Q&A
(Taken from the Jeremy Hoy Q&A)
(Taken from the Jeremy Hoy Q&A)
Q: what is a weightlifting regimen you recommend for someone who specifically wants to increase his sprint speed? what exercises would you consider most important? thanks a lot.
A: Thanks for your question. In order to answer your first question, there are many variables specific to your training that would need to be answered prior to deciding which programming method would be best suited for your sprinting needs. Some of these variables would include training age, general fitness level, strength levels, power, flexibility in key areas, pliometric training experience, power endurance level, time of year specific to sport, etc. If your fitness levels are low, then you can focus on more GPP-type movements such as wide stance squats, box squats, bodyweight squat jumps, tuck jumps, deadlifts, glute/ham raises, sled pulling and pushing, abdominal/low back work and other exercises to get the foundation. If you are beyond that then you need to focus on training specific to the movements of running, such as single leg movements and more specific double leg movements (hip width half squats, loaded squat jumps, single leg deadlifts, pistols, resisted bounding, more intense plios, eccentric loading--box depth drops, lunging, explosive step-ups, **sled driving--acceleration specific). As you progress you need to fine tune your training to address areas of special needs. If it is strength, add some pure strength movements and focus more on max effort movements.
**Just as a side note, when driving the sled specifically for acceleration, I've found that there is not a benefit for more than 10-20 yards and with no more than 10%-15% of one's bodyweight in added resistance. I think one of the best ways to improve is to add pushing/pulling a sled to your routine. I hope this helps.
