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.
I think its worth looking at.....there are a lot of factors to take into account as we've all been discussing such as body type and strengths/weaknesses.
Also.....although I disagree with George on SPL being important for sprints, his beleifs have merit...there are world class swimmers with absolutely incredible turnover....
As for me....keep in mind I'm no where close to Thorpe's speed/excellance....however we're close in height/weight/arm span and more 200/400 based than 50/100 so it makes some sense we'd have similar SPL.
I think its worth looking at.....there are a lot of factors to take into account as we've all been discussing such as body type and strengths/weaknesses.
Also.....although I disagree with George on SPL being important for sprints, his beleifs have merit...there are world class swimmers with absolutely incredible turnover....
As for me....keep in mind I'm no where close to Thorpe's speed/excellance....however we're close in height/weight/arm span and more 200/400 based than 50/100 so it makes some sense we'd have similar SPL.
