Do the squat and deadlift improve sprinting speed? Since I first entered into the speed training realm, there has always been some degree of debate amongst many professionals concerning whether or not the squat and or deadlift was necessary for increasing human running speed. In this article we will explore several studies and sub-topics and…
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Peaking Your Sprinters and Field Athletes with the Olympic Lifts
The first of June means one thing in track and field. The most important time in nearly all of track and field for anyone competing in the United States. And you want to be peaking. Championship season. Collegiate conference meets have happened. NCAA regionals are in the book. Most track and field athletes are reaching…
3 Methods to Coach Olympic Lifts More Effectively
As a coach there are so many options to include in your training program that it can sometimes be overwhelming. We know that strength training is important (including olympic lifts) but if it isn’t distilled down to the essentials we can end up in a position of “paralysis by analysis.” These questions have crossed my…