10 tips to get faster

10 tips to get faster

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Tip 1 to get faster: Become stronger in the legs

More strength means higher acceleration with the same mass. This can be achieved most effectively through squats, cleans and deadlifts.

Tip 2: Become more explosive/triple extension

More explosive muscle fibers mean faster muscle contraction and therefore a faster sprint. Exercises where there is a triple extension (hip, knee, ankle) are particularly effective. Cleans, box jumps and other jumps are effective exercises.

Tip 3: Shorter contact time on the floor

Shorter contact time on the ground can achieve higher speed during sprinting. To shorten ground contact time incorporate continuous broad jumps or other repetitive jumps in your workouts.

Tip 4 to get faster: Longer stride length

If the stride length is increased, more distance can be covered at the same stride frequency. This results in a greater terminal velocity. Stretching the lower body and especially the hips increase the stride length.

Tip 5: More effective muscle function

More effective cooperation between the individual muscles reduces the resistance in the tissues. This allows the muscles to make contact faster and you run faster. Wall sprints and sprints help to improve muscle function.

Tip 6: Additional resistance during training

By adding resistance, the body is simulated that it must perform more, when the resistance is put down this power is still accessible and therefore the body performs more. Sprints with sled, up a hill or parachute followed by sprints without resistance will help you.

Tip 7 to get faster: Weight decrease

Less body weight leads to better acceleration with the same power. You can lose unwanted weight through a targeted diet.

Tip 8: Better angle during acceleration

In the acceleration phase an angle of about 45° between body and ground is ideal. This can be simulated by wall sprints and gives the body the feeling for this angle.

Tip 9: Enough rest between sprint workouts

Sufficient recovery between sets and between sessions of sprint training is essential. There should be complete recovery between sets (breathing is back to normal). The interval between two sprint sessions should be between 48 and 72 hours.

Tip 10 to get faster: Always sprint 100%

Especially important in speed training is to give 100% in every repetition, because only in this way the body adapts to the load and becomes faster and more explosive. To stay motivated, it can help to visualize your goals.

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