Most athletes try fixing visible running-form mistakes directly. AQ explains why many movement problems may actually reflect deeper breakdowns involving timing between steps, force transfer, and contributor interaction during running.
speed training
Stride Length vs Stride Frequency: What Really Makes You Faster?
Most athletes think sprint speed depends on either longer strides or faster turnover. AQ explains why both may improve together when the sprint system organizes aggressive movement more successfully.
Push Phase vs Swing Phase: The Missing Half of Running Speed
Most athletes treat the swing phase like recovery. AQ explains why the swing leg may actively contribute to sprint speed during the current stride itself.
Why Youāre Not Getting Faster Running (And Whatās Really Holding You Back)
What if speed plateaus happen because the sprint system can no longer continue expressing higher aggressive movement successfully? AQ explains what may really be holding sprint speed back.
Arm Swing Mechanics in Sprinting: Why Your Arms Control Your Speed
What if your arms do more than balance your running? AQ explains how arm swing actively contributes to timing, aggressive movement, and whole-system sprint continuity at higher sprint speeds.
Glute Muscles for Running Speed: Why Strength Alone Doesnāt Translate to Speed
Glute muscles are essential for running speed, but strength alone isnāt enough. This article explains how the glutes contribute to force productionāand why true speed depends on how that force is balanced and coordinated across the entire system.
How to Run Faster: Fix These Common Sprinting Mistakes
Most sprinting mistakes arenāt randomātheyāre signs your system is out of balance. This article breaks down the most common errors that slow you down and explains how improving coordination, timing, and full-body mechanics can help you run faster.
Push (Drive) Phase of Running: Why Most Athletes Overtrain It
š Introduction Ask most athletes how to get faster and youāll usually hear: š push harderš drive harderš explode off the ground And to be fairā¦ push force absolutely matters. But AQ does not see sprinting as:ā one leg creating speed alone. Because while one leg pushes force into the ground: š„ the opposite leg, […]
Swing Phase of Running: Why Hip Flexors Play a Major Role in Speed
š Introduction Most athletes grow up thinking sprint speed mainly comes from: š pushing harder into the ground And yesā¦ push force matters. A lot. But AQ does not see sprinting as:ā one leg creating speed while the other leg waits to catch up. Because while one leg pushes force into the ground: š„ the […]
How to Increase Muscle Speed in Days (What Actually Works)
š„ What If Working Harder Isnāt the Problem? Most athletes believe getting faster comes down to one thing: š working harder They train more. Lift more. Add new exercises. š And that effort matters But hereās what many donāt realize: š effort alone doesnāt improve how fast your muscles actually respond š§ The Real Limitation […]
Why Youāre Not Getting Faster (Even If You Train Hard)
š§ Introduction A lot of athletes train hardā¦ š and still never become much faster. They: sprint more lift harder push themselves stay consistent ā¦and yet:š„ speed eventually stops improving. That frustrates a lot of athletes. Because effort feels like it should be enough. If you train harder:š you should get faster. At least that […]
How Resistance Bands Improve Speed Training (And What They Add Beyond Weights)
š§ Introduction Most athletes think resistance bands simply: āadd resistanceā create a pump warm the body up make exercises harder AQ views resistance bands very differently. š„ AQ uses resistance bands because elastic tension creates a constantly changing support environment that traditional weight training cannot fully reproduce. This becomes extremely important for sprinting because sprinting […]
Resistance Band Exercises for Speed: Using Isometric Training for Better Results
Most athletes use resistance bandsābut very few actually get faster from them. This article explains how to use isometric resistance band exercises to train the positions and movements that matter for speed, helping your body respond, adjust, and work together more efficiently.
Why Use Resistance Bands With Isometric Training for Speed
Most athletes use resistance bandsābut few use them in a way that actually improves speed. This article explains how combining resistance bands with isometric training creates a constantly changing stimulus that forces your muscles to respond, adjust, and work together more efficiently.
How Muscles Respond to Isometric Resistance Band Training for Speed
Most athletes use resistance bandsābut few understand how their muscles actually respond to this type of training. This article breaks down how isometric resistance band training improves muscle responsiveness, coordination, and contraction speedāand how those changes translate into faster, more efficient running.
Arm Exercises for Running Speed (Improve Sprinting With Resistance Bands)
Introduction Most athletes focus almost entirely on their legs when trying to run faster š But if you ignore your upper body š youāre leaving speed on the table š„ Not because your arms create speed on their own š but because of how they support the system š But hereās something most athletes never […]
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. Thatās right! Just 9 total minutes […]
Pull (Return) Phase of Running: Often Overlooked, But Important for Speed
Introduction Most athletes are taught to focus on one thing: š pushing harder off the ground Some may begin to understand: š bringing the leg forward during the swing phase š„ But thereās a third part of the stride thatās often overlooked: š the pull (return) phase š To understand how this fits into the […]
Sprint Mechanics Explained: How to Run Faster Like Elite Athletes
Introduction Ever wonder why elite sprinters look so effortless? Itās not just strengthāitās perfect sprint mechanics. What Makes Elite Sprinters Different Top athletes excel at: Coordination Timing Efficiency They waste no movement. Arm and Leg Coordination Elite sprinters: Drive arms efficiently Sync upper and lower body Maintain rhythm This coordination is critical for speed. Rotational […]
Why Balance Is the Key to Running Faster
Introduction When most people think about speed, they think about power.Ā But balance is the key to running faster. And, it’s more important than you could ever imagine. What Is Balance in Sprinting? Balance is the ability to maintain control while moving at high speed. It involves: Coordination Stability Timing Without balance, speed cannot be […]
Muscles used in sprinting
Introduction When it comes to sprinting, most athletes focus on building stronger legs and for good reasonāthe glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps are essential muscles used in sprinting and for producing force. But hereās the truth:š Strength alone will not make you fast. What Muscles Make You Run Faster? Glutes The glutes are responsible for: Hip […]
