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.
Just returned from watching the Big East Championships finals. Unfortunately I had to leave just before the 100!!! Maybe strength doesn't have alot to do with it because these guys and girls did not look bulky and needless to say, they are fast.
My problem is that I am so far away from my goal of swimming in the low 50's in the 100 free, becaue right now I am at 64 seconds. I don't know if I have two problems (technique and strength) or just one. I feel that I have the strength, but want to get feedback to be sure so I can not worry about largely ignoring the weight room.
I'm 6'2", 185 lbs. with a 76" reach.
My current bench is about 275 lbs. and can bench 135 lbs for 40 reps.
I can do ~60 push ups, ~25 full dips and ~25 pull ups.
I don't squat or dead lift, but do leg sled and I think my lower body strength is descent.
After reading your replies, perhaps the biggest issue for me is how the power is applied in the most efficient and effective manner, so if this is the case, then worry more about swimming technique.
Just returned from watching the Big East Championships finals. Unfortunately I had to leave just before the 100!!! Maybe strength doesn't have alot to do with it because these guys and girls did not look bulky and needless to say, they are fast.
My problem is that I am so far away from my goal of swimming in the low 50's in the 100 free, becaue right now I am at 64 seconds. I don't know if I have two problems (technique and strength) or just one. I feel that I have the strength, but want to get feedback to be sure so I can not worry about largely ignoring the weight room.
I'm 6'2", 185 lbs. with a 76" reach.
My current bench is about 275 lbs. and can bench 135 lbs for 40 reps.
I can do ~60 push ups, ~25 full dips and ~25 pull ups.
I don't squat or dead lift, but do leg sled and I think my lower body strength is descent.
After reading your replies, perhaps the biggest issue for me is how the power is applied in the most efficient and effective manner, so if this is the case, then worry more about swimming technique.
