In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency. Speed is integral to the successful performance of individuals and teams in most sports, and high-performance athletes train to develop this quality.
Strength Training for Speed: Scientific Principles and Practical Application, Second Edition, is a one-stop resource for coaches and athletes looking to enhance sprinting performance through effective strength training methods. The latest scientific research is used to underpin training solutions presented within this book, including strength programs followed by international-level athletes.
The content will be of particular interest to coaches, athletes, and students. Boasting a comprehensive video library and a series of sample periodization plans, the book will show readers how to devise effective strength training programs for any athlete—from the recreational athlete to the elite performer. Readers will learn about the following:
- How to elicit key physiological adaptations necessary for improving strength, power, and ultimately speed
- The biomechanics of sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity phases
- How strength qualities associate with performance during different sprint phases
- How to design individual strength training sessions
- The periodization of strength training for speed development
