I'm trying to determine what level of strength is required to be a good sprinter (i.e. 100 free).
Could you list your max repetitions of push ups, pull ups and dips? This would give me some assesment on power to weight ratio and strength endurance.
Also, what is your max bench press if you know it? or reps of 225 lbs. I'm curious about what level of pure strength sprinters have.
I think I am deficient mostly in technique and then strength endurance but maybe this post would show me I need weight room work.
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Something I forgot to add, Ande would be an incredible swimmer without the weightlifting. I am sure that his times have improved to a certain degree with the addition of weights to his training, but keep in mind that he has been swimming fast for many years. Ande, if you are reading this, do you have any idea how much benefit weight training has provided you? Can you quantify it in your swim times?
Something I forgot to add, Ande would be an incredible swimmer without the weightlifting. I am sure that his times have improved to a certain degree with the addition of weights to his training, but keep in mind that he has been swimming fast for many years. Ande, if you are reading this, do you have any idea how much benefit weight training has provided you? Can you quantify it in your swim times?
