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Speed Training

Speed is first to disappear with age, therefore need to train mitochondria to focus on power to weight ratio.

Quick and the Dead​

Press-ups with kettlebell swings.

Strongfirst Book

tip

Use dice to randomize the routine.

Force Number​

Force Number = Peak Ground Force / Weight

Vertical Leap​

Ability to land your foot is critical to combat aging.

Questions​

Which speed development method — resisted sprints, plyometrics, or technique drills — produces the greatest improvement in maximum velocity for a trained adult?

  • At what training age does speed training produce diminishing returns, and what shifts the focus from development to maintenance?
  • How does the neural component of speed (reaction time, motor unit recruitment) respond differently to training than the mechanical component (stride length, frequency)?
  • Which speed quality — acceleration, maximum velocity, or speed endurance — has the most carryover to sport performance in team sports?