The Movement System Podcast
Training for Speed - Sportsmith Speed Conference Takeaways
Jun 13, 2024
Speed coach Derek Hansen, sports performance expert Les Spellmen, and athletic performance specialist Alex Natera share takeaways from the Sportsmith Speed Conference. Topics include plyometric training strategies, return-to-running post-hamstring strain, optimizing speed training in college football, force plate testing for professional athletes, and force production levels in tissue and tendon remodeling.
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Quick takeaways
- Building resistance to fatigue is crucial in speed development.
- Effective speed usage and strategies are key in optimizing performance in college football.
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Insights on Speed Training from Sportsmith Conference Presentations
Presenters at the Sportsmith conference shared valuable insights on speed training, emphasizing the importance of building resistance to fatigue in speed development. The godfather of plyometrics, Boo Shexnator, highlighted the significance of horizontal plyometrics and variability in training to enhance bone compressive resistance. Implementing a varied approach to plyometrics, incorporating different landing positions and movement patterns, emerged as a key strategy to prepare athletes for repetitive ground impacts.
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