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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I don't know if there's a direct correlation with one's strength on land and the ability to do well in a sprint. I've seen many a muscle bound swimmer step up on the blocks...and do very little with their inflated limbs other than give the water a good thrashing.
One's time is better served shaping the vessel before building the engine.
To answer your question rtodd...my fastest sprint times for the 50 were achieved with dedication to perfecting the start, turn, and finish. Developing lung capacity and flexibility should also be high on the list.
Weights will serve you well...but they're not the only ingredient to success.
I don't know if there's a direct correlation with one's strength on land and the ability to do well in a sprint. I've seen many a muscle bound swimmer step up on the blocks...and do very little with their inflated limbs other than give the water a good thrashing.
One's time is better served shaping the vessel before building the engine.
To answer your question rtodd...my fastest sprint times for the 50 were achieved with dedication to perfecting the start, turn, and finish. Developing lung capacity and flexibility should also be high on the list.
Weights will serve you well...but they're not the only ingredient to success.
