The arms and legs are easy to see during running, but the role of the torso is often overlooked. This session explores how the spinal rotators contribute torque and help complete the body’s system of rotational forces.
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9/12: The Ultimate Running Speed Equation – The Equation
This session brings all five torque-producing muscle groups together into the Ultimate Running Speed Equation and explains why balance between them is critical for maximizing running speed.
10/12: The Ultimate Running Speed Equation – The Two Patterns of Torque
The Two Patterns of Torque explains how the same muscle groups continuously switch roles during running while maintaining balance across the body to support speed.
11/12: The Ultimate Running Speed Equation – Identify Torque Patterns
This session introduces a simple method for identifying torque patterns during running. By recognizing which hip is in flexion, athletes can quickly determine how the rest of the body is organized at that moment.
Ultimate Running Speed – Bonus Content
The final session of the Ultimate Running Speed Equation reveals how the arms and torso continually support the leg driving the body forward. Learn how to recognize these movement patterns and see them in athletes everywhere.
12/12: The Ultimate Running Speed Equation – Torque Patterns in Action
This final session demonstrates the Ultimate Running Speed Equation on real athletes. Learn how to identify movement patterns and see how the entire body works together during sprinting.
Meet Developer of the Speed Training Programs
Dr. Larry Van Such D.C. Author and Developer of the Speed Training Programs Many people have asked how I discovered this amazing technique to increase speed and quickness. When I was a youth I wanted to get stronger and faster and play better in sports. My dream was to be able to play football in […]
Dr. VanSuch Meets with Ohio State Track Coach to Help Athletes Increase Speed
Dr. VanSuch Invited to Meet with OSU Assistant Track Coach, Joel Brown On Thursday, June 01, 2017 Dr. Larry VanSuch was invited to the campus of The Ohio State University to meet with the assistant track coach, Joel Brown. Joel was a three time All American at Ohio State and holds the school’s 60m hurdles record […]
Dr. VanSuch Seminar on 5 Torques for Speed Attracts World Class Coaches and Trainers
Top Jamaican Olympic Coaches & Therapists Attend AthleticQuickness.com Speed Training Seminar!!! As you all know, Dr. Larry VanSuch is a leading expert in training athletes to increase speed and outperform in their sport, and he has been working in conjunction with Anthony “Star” Geoghegan of the Realta Clinic to teach his revolutionary methods to top […]
Take The 9-Minute Running Speed Challenge!
Hello everyone and welcome! I am Dr. Larry Van Such for AthleticQuickness.com. And, I am here to bring you another running speed challenge to see if we can make you even faster with, get this, just 9 minutes of exercise training time, spread out over the next 14 days. That’s right! Just 9 total minutes […]
Speed Training For Kids
Your Kids Can Do This! To all the parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, older brothers and sisters, friends, etc., out there looking for an exercise program about speed training for kids, this message is for you. My name is Dr. Larry Van Such and I’ve been teaching athletes how to get faster in their sport for […]
Running Steps – A Good Workout or Not?
Is Running Steps a Good Idea, or a Bad Idea? An interesting question ….. I love to run steps whenever I get the opportunity. Years ago when I was in my early 20’s, I was living with my sister and brother-in-law in their condominium in Pompano Beach, Florida. The building we were living in at […]
Tennis Serve Muscles – Forward Swing
Developing Speed and Power for the Tennis Serve Serve With More Speed and Power by Knowingthe Mechanics of the Serve and Which Muscles to condition Part 1 – The Stance & Back Swing Part 2 – The Forward Swing Part 3 – The Follow Through Tennis Speed – Best Exercises for Racket Speed & Court […]
Tennis Serve Muscles – Back Swing
Developing Speed and Power in the Tennis Serve Serve With More Speed and Power by Knowing the Mechanics of the Serve and Which Muscles To Condition Part 1 – The Stance & Back Swing Part 2 – The Forward Swing Part 3 – The Follow Through Tennis Speed – Best Exercises for Racket Speed & […]
Tennis Serve Muscles – Follow Through
Developing Speed and Power in the Tennis Serve Serve With More Speed and Power by Knowing the Mechanics of the Serve and Which Muscles To Condition Part 1 – The Stance & Back Swing Part 2 – The Forward Swing Part 3 – The Follow Through Part 3 of 3 – The Follow Through The […]
Muscles Used in The Tennis Serve
Serve With More Speed and Power by Knowing the Mechanics of the Tennis Serve and Which Muscles to Condition The Tennis Serve consists of three main phases: 1) the backswing, 2) the forward swing and 3) the follow through. Each phase will be broken down for the right-hand player and the most important muscles contributing […]
Tennis Serve Muscles – Back Swing
Developing Speed and Power in the Tennis Serve Serve With More Speed and Power by Knowing the Mechanics of the Serve and Which Muscles To Condition Part 1 – The Stance & Back Swing Part 2 – The Forward Swing Part 3 – The Follow Through Tennis Speed – Best Exercises for Racket Speed & […]
Baseball Swing Speed Exercises
Attention baseball players who want more hits, more homeruns and fewer strike outs… Does your hitting coach have you training your superior and inferior gemellus muscles? These two tiny little muscles located in the posterior hip region hold the key to your baseball swing speed and hitting power! That’s right. You may think you are […]
Baseball Bat Swing Speed – Follow Through
Developing Bat Speed and Power in the Baseball Swing THE BASEBALL SWING: Part 4 of 4 – The Follow Through Part 1 – The Stance Part 2 – The Loading Phase Part 3 – The Launch Phase Part 4 – The Follow Through After the ball has left the bat, the forearms will extend completely […]
Baseball Bat Swing Speed – Launch Phase
Developing Bat Speed and Power in the Baseball Swing THE BASEBALL SWING: Part 3 of 4 – The Launch Phase Part 1 – The Stance Part 2 – The Loading Phase Part 3 – The Launch Phase Part 4 – The Follow Through When all of the muscles in the body have been properly loaded […]
Baseball Bat Swing Speed – Loading Phase
Developing Bat Speed and Power in the Baseball Swing THE BASEBALL SWING: Part 2 of 4 – The Loading Phase Part 1 – The Stance Part 2 – The Loading Phase Part 3 – The Launch Phase Part 4 – The Follow Through The Loading Phase The loading phase takes us from the stance position […]
Baseball Bat Swing Speed – Stance
Developing Bat Speed and Power in the Baseball Swing How To Swing The Bat For More Speed and Power THE BASEBALL SWING: Part 1 of 4 – The Stance Part 1 – The Stance Part 2 – The Loading Phase Part 3 – The Launch Phase Part 4 – The Follow Through The baseball swing […]
What are the Golf Swing Muscles
Hit longer drives with Golf Swing Muscle Training Understanding and strengthening the muscles used in the golf swing will help perfect your golf swing and lower your score – And so much the better if you can do those golf exercises at home! You may not know the muscles’ names; but, you can begin […]
RUNNING PHASES EXPLAINED: How Your Legs Move When You Run
Most athletes focus on pushing harder—but running speed depends on more than just force. This article breaks down the three phases of running—push, swing, and pull—and explains how your legs actually move during each step so you can understand what’s missing from your training and start improving your speed.
