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.
haha ... I'm going to do low weight high rep on Monday and see how it goes ... I need to work the core more though ....
Flyqueen.....check out www.crossfit.com something that has been discussed in the past on this forum. Although there is a risk of injury if your not maintaining proper technique and progessing at the proper pace....this type of "aerobic"/high intensity weight training is something that people like Rich Abrahams, myself, Sheri Hart, etc. have been doing for the past 12-18 months....its similar in ways to what the Race Club uses as well as quite a few college programs......again a warning...BE CAREFUL trying this stuff!
haha ... I'm going to do low weight high rep on Monday and see how it goes ... I need to work the core more though ....
Flyqueen.....check out www.crossfit.com something that has been discussed in the past on this forum. Although there is a risk of injury if your not maintaining proper technique and progessing at the proper pace....this type of "aerobic"/high intensity weight training is something that people like Rich Abrahams, myself, Sheri Hart, etc. have been doing for the past 12-18 months....its similar in ways to what the Race Club uses as well as quite a few college programs......again a warning...BE CAREFUL trying this stuff!
