YouTube Shorts For Running Speed

Breathing is more important for sprinters than people usually think—but not in the same way it matters for distance runners. 🏃‍♂️ Short answer: In sprinting, breathing is secondary to power, mechanics, and explosiveness, but still plays a key supporting role in performance. 💨 Why breathing matters for sprinters 1. Oxygen isn’t the main limiter (at […]

Yes—using resistance bands with an isometric training strategy on your legs can help improve speed, but mainly as one piece of a larger speed-training program. What Is Isometric Training? Isometric training means holding a muscle contraction without moving the joint. For example: Holding a squat position with a band pulling your knees outward Pushing your […]

A young athlete might want to run faster for several reasons related to performance, confidence, and overall development. Here are some common motivations: 1. Better Performance in Sports 🏃 Speed is important in many sports. Running faster can help an athlete: Reach the ball first in sports like soccer or baseball Break away from defenders […]

So many athletes still think heavy squatting is the answer to running faster but they’re wrong. While studies have shown heavy squats boost athlete’s speed, there is a better way to squat for speed which provides faster results with less risk of injuries, and that’s squatting with power. What does that mean? It means squatting […]

The type of isometric training we offer to longer distance runners is the same as we do for sprinters and here is the reason why: Our experience has shown that exercises outside of actual running to improve one’s speed (sled pushes, resisted running with parachutes, etc.), runners and sprinters will only engage in those exercises […]

If you want to set a new PB on the track then this free speed challenge is for you. This free challenge consists of just 9 minutes of total training time spread across 2 weeks. Yes 9 minutes over two weeks for a new PB on the track. How? By giving you a small insight […]

This is off topic but every young athlete needs to hear this. An athlete asked me what the impacts of higher testosterone are and if he should take testosterone supplements. Having higher testosterone will benefit your performance through increased competitiveness, muscle mass and strength however testosterone supplements have very minor or no impacts on your […]

What’s the best weight lifting movement for sprinters? Let’s find out. The best weightlifting movement to build speed for sports like sprinting is the clean. It promotes explosive power in the hips and knees which is transferable to sprinting. The clean engages your whole body like sprinting as you use your arms to propel you […]

Isometrics is the underdog of speed training. But what’s an example you can use today if you want to run faster? Grab a lightweight resistance band and tie it around a heavy object. Then place your leg in the loop and stretch the band as shown, holding this position for 10 to 15 seconds. This […]

This one movement will transform your sprinting performance. What muscle gets injured the most in track events? If you guess the hamstring you are correct. Over 90% of hamstring injuries are from weak hamstrings. The Athlete’s hamstring cannot withstand the high force from extending and flexing the leg at fast speeds. Weak hamstrings lead to […]

Athletes, I want you to be brutally honest with yourself about this question: what do you think is limiting your running speed in athletic performance? Motivation? Training? Nutrition? You know, the first reason that popped into your head as I said that question. ⚠️Only The Athletes With The Greatest Potential Will Answer This Question… Will […]

Follow this step by step and you’ll get faster guaranteed. Summer’s over and it’s time for you to double down on your training to reach the next level of Speed and Performance. Follow these steps and you’ll get there faster. One: Nutrition. One gram of protein per pound of body weight and four liters of […]

fNo magic pill or powder will make you run faster. Recently an athlete asked me what supplements he should take to run a faster 100 meter. I have nothing against supplements but too many people are looking for a quick fix in their nutrition. Nothing will boost your Sprint more than being well rested but […]

A 67 year old Sprinter used isometrics to set new PB’s, yes at 67 years old. I get athletes all the time saying I’m too experienced in my training to see fast speed gains or my muscles are too developed to see Speed games that fast. But that’s completely wrong. Master sprinter Glenn Betts ran […]

Attention all Sprint coaches! This is costing your athletes medals! A coach questioned the significance of hip flexion in sprinting, confused by their importance in setting PBS or winning gold. So many coaches focus on training the pushing off the ground when sprinting, not the swing or pull motions of the leg. A stronger push […]