Sprint training and explosive top speed

I can't tell you how many articles or tips that I have seen about top speed training that are absolutely incorrect. I am writing this blog to separate miths from facts, and tell people the best way to increase there top speed(and it doesn't include buying anything). People believe that explosive speed is hereditary and it could not be significantly increase through any type of training. This is so wrong its frustrating. There are so many things that one can do to increase there top speed, and many of them are very easy. Secondly, people believe that they are not able to increase their top speed without the purchase of training products. This is also wrong. All one needs is some open space.

Easy ways that one can increase his top speed is by sprinting without resistance, sprinting with resistance, sprinting slightly down hill, lifting weights, increasing their lateral quickness, and probably the most overlooked, stretching. When one does all these things consistently, then they will see dramatic results.

The most effective way for one to increase their top speed is to run sprints. Measure out about forty yards. Sprint the entire forty yards. Spend as long as you need to catch your breath enough to sprint back with the same intensity. repeat two or three more times. Next, run sprints but this time add some resistance. This can be done by pulling a parachute, sled, sandbag etc. or running up a slight hill.

Weightlifting is very important because it provides one with the power to reach explosive speeds. Weightlifting drills that one can do to increase their speed are lunges, squats, calve raises, leg presses, and the ham pull.

Training lateral quickness and stretching are two very overlooked aspects of speed training, yet still very important. Lateral quickness helps stabilize ones muscles while running to prevent the loss of momentum. Stretching helps utilize one's entire muscles and prevents them from bieng held back by tight muscles.


If one follows these tips, then they will see quick and rewarding results.