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.
Paul,
Correct, I am measuring every time his left enters. So while Thorpe is at 30 strokes for 50 meters, I am about 45. Should I be concerned about this?
You say for yourself:
Typically for a 50 I'll move up to about 15-16, 100 is in the 12-13 range and 200+ 10-11. I try and maintain the 200+ spl in warm up, warm down and on most aerobic based sets.
So you are much closer to Thorpe's count.
Since I am largely uncoached except for some feedback from a fast guy at my pool, this feedback is what I rely on for advice.
Paul,
Correct, I am measuring every time his left enters. So while Thorpe is at 30 strokes for 50 meters, I am about 45. Should I be concerned about this?
You say for yourself:
Typically for a 50 I'll move up to about 15-16, 100 is in the 12-13 range and 200+ 10-11. I try and maintain the 200+ spl in warm up, warm down and on most aerobic based sets.
So you are much closer to Thorpe's count.
Since I am largely uncoached except for some feedback from a fast guy at my pool, this feedback is what I rely on for advice.
