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178: How To Use Gym-Based Training To Rocket Your Speed

Science for Sport Podcast

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Improving Speed through Specific Adaptations

This chapter explores the importance of specific adaptations in gym-based training to improve speed. It discusses the need for maximum strength and plyometric adaptations, as well as the use of exercises and equipment like med balls and weighted jumps. The chapter also delves into the significance of eccentric overload, ankle stiffness, and hip flexors in sprinting.

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