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@jorgebarroso3367

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cody, great comprehensive video as always. Was just wondering what sled you use for training. Thank you

For horizontal projection at start, it’s more about projecting your hip forward, and then your knee and torso angles will be natural. If you focus on torso and knee angles, you are mimicking the angles, instead of getting to it in a athletic natural state

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Great video. The forgotten man of sprinting, Maurice Greene, was an absolute master at staying low and transitioning into top speed whilst staying relaxed.

@davids5980

Жыл бұрын

They’d better not forget Maurice. The LL cool J of track and field.

@jeffmax2941

Жыл бұрын

He was explosive

since some viewers might not have a standard track or a pair of spikes, I'd like to point out that it's impossible to reach optimal angles to aply horizontal force on slippy grounds. Grass without spikes, coal track without spikes are good example of this: it's impossible to reach optimal horizontal force, so "training" aceleration on these might even be deceiving

@ChrisPT

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about just this issue recently. Ordered some studded football (soccer) boots a few days ago, so I can practise acceleration on the field near me, as I can get to it more often than the track. Hoping they'll allow me to train a bit lower at least.

@danielm.m.7654

2 жыл бұрын

​@@ChrisPT for sure they will allow you to do that! I'm from Brazil (we play soccer every day here with this kind of boots, so I can tell you). They do hold you perfectly on the grass and you won't slip at all. The only extra thing spikes could do for you is to hold your feet in dorsiflexion because of the hard plate and pound the floor harder (usless on the grass). Summing up, studded boots will do the job and you will be able to work on your acceleration form (horizontal force) efficiently

@namesake7139

2 жыл бұрын

Wear cleats.

@ChrisPT

2 жыл бұрын

@@namesake7139 That's what we were talking about but in the UK we call them studs or football boots

@namesake7139

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisPTohhhh. I understand thanks for clearing that up

Super informative! Thank you a lot, Cody!

Great explanation!💪🏿

I love the evidence based position. Thank you..,been meaning to add sled runs in

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rishi!

Your videos are very helpful

bro this video came out at the right time I'm so bad at accelerating I need to get better at it

As always! Thanks for the content Cody!

This YT channel is gold for sprinters

@ATHLETE.X

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks athletes X

Seriously enjoyed this video Cody, you're an absolute boss at deciphering the literature! Thanks a million 💪🤝

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seamus! Really appreciate the feedback

@seamusmccartney5872

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X do you have any videos on starting stance/position for sprinting off track away from the blocks?

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

@@seamusmccartney5872 not specifically. I’ve talked about blocks, but haven’t made a stance specific video. I’ll try to incorporate that in the future as it’s something I’ve been thinking about lately.

@seamusmccartney5872

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X looking forward to it!

Excellent video Cody, many thanks. Just to pick one thing, I liked your tip about how sometimes it's easier to keep the torso angled down if the head is in a more neutral position

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@kathleencook3060

2 жыл бұрын

What is the differences between drive phase and excelleration phase.?

@swastikgrover3414

Жыл бұрын

@@kathleencook3060 If you mean acceleration, they're the same thing

@JD00-d5d

Жыл бұрын

@@kathleencook3060 it’s very technical. The drive phase consists of the first 10 to 14 steps in the 100 meters. It entails intentionally driving the knees out in front of you and striking the ground back. The acceleration phase is what follows the drive, it entails transferring of the momentum gathered to your full speed. You’ll see sprinters rise up from them Drive position, and increase the frequency of their arm stroke. This acceleration occurs to around 50-60m where most athletes hit their top speed. From here, you maintain that speed to the best of your ability

@kathleencook3060

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cody. The only description that makes sense. Keep up the great work. I am off to do some real training for the 100m.!

Thank You 🙏🏼 ❤🎉

What if i combine those with elevated split squats and heavy sleds would that make the progress better and faster?

Thanks for this video! I have trouble with my shin angle being almost vertical during the start. Any thoughts on how different types of resisted sprints can be used for acceleration? I'm wondering if I should invest in a sled (and studded/cleated shoes if on grass) or just use hill sprints.

@k23man

7 ай бұрын

Use sleds

Sir, the issue I'm facing is my relative lower body size and strength (sp. posterior chain) is much higher than the upper body, my legs turn at 5 Hz. Vertical without using arms is 28" but using arms is only 35". The upper body can't keep up with the lower body force and turnover speed while sprinting. May you please provide the fix to this issue? I would be glad to hear that from you.

Whaty about running up the hill? Will it achieve the same affect?

So in blocks should you still look a little upwards or just keep your head down looking at the ground ?

Thanks so much, Cody. What about using a parachute instead of a sled? Is there a difference?

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, and maybe I should make a video on this. The nature of the resistance they apply is different, but I think both have their uses. Sleds are more useful for overloading acceleration since they apply load from the very first moment of the sprint, whereas parachutes have to deploy. Also the faster you go, the more air resistance the parachute encounters, so it gets harder to sprint with the faster you sprint. Sleds being gravity and friction based have a more static load effect that doesn’t change much based on velocity.

@jus10_mar10

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X Oh that makes a lot of sense. Thank you 😊

@energyzer_bunny1913

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X I'd love a video on this! I still think parachutes have their place, especially on a windy day.

20% of their weight is ideal weight for the sled? Is that what you're saying? Thanks

I feel going too low wouldn't effect the time you have to re orient your limbs because when that happens you catch yourself. That "catching" is when your hip flexors drive your leg far enough ahead to create enough vertical force. So if you could get your legs that far ahead, you have enough time get it at the proper position. Going too low means you don't enough vertical force and so if you continued like that, you would fall.

Can a hill replace a sled or is a sled the better choice..........thank you

How would you calculate the weight that would give 20% reduction in sprint time? 20% of bw?

So maintain a bent knee during the start?

Great video. Needed this. If my sprint drives are a little slow and my strides are 8 steps to 10m, would this help fix that. Also when driving out the blocks should the aim be slow and powerful or quick quick quick.

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

I would focus on being powerful more than fast or slow frequency early on. Your body will sort out the stride frequency as long as you do not force it. Sleds & contrasts will definitely help you 10 meter acceleration.

@seifullaah73

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X thanks, I was just looking through my runs and whether I cued powerful or just fast the times were the same. But faster freq slightly effected technique. Will focus on powerful knee drives. Peace

It's about magnitude and not direction. However it's about the magnitude of HORIZONTAL force (which is direction, but it's the net result and we must look at the magnitude of horizontal force you know), and for that people need to get to a low angle. Legs should be at a low angle, because they are what produces force, but since every part of our body is attached to other parts, to get legs to a low angle, people need to get the whole body to that angle. Basically it's about putting the center of mass in that position and everything else will follow it. There are guys who sprint at more vertical angles and they may accelerate faster only because they produce more force in general and that necessary horizontal part of the whole force production is bigger than somebody else's. Tho if that guy could get to a lower angle, he would run faster because he would get more force that is required to accelerace horizontally (this is exactly what's happeninig in sprinting, people gain horizontal acceleration til they hit top speed) As for the fact that sprinters show higher horizontal forces at top speed. Force changes how bodies move, it accelerates or deccelerates them in certain directions. If no force is applied, an object is gonna move in the same manner (either moving somewhere or staying at the same spot). At top speed sprinters can't accelerate to a higher velocity (it's their limit as we've established). No acceleration means no force is required. However there is some braking force when sprinters put their legs in front of their center of mass (so they don't apply 100% vertically, when the leg is in front, some of that force is oriented horizontally), and also some air resistance. But in the latter part of ground contact phase, the center of mass goes in front of the leg and this results in the leg not applying force 100% vertically again. Some of that force is gonna be oriented horizontally and that's gonna be propelling force (so now there's an equilibrium and that's how one maintains top speed). But notice, this is not pure horizontal force. It's just vertical force at an agnle. So I guess the correlation they've fould is misleading becasue it's just more vertical force,that faster sprinters have, resulting in more horizontal force when vertical force is applied at an angle. This can be further backed up by the fact that horizontal force is only needed to keep going and not accelerate the body at top speed.

@Josepowerzoro

2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t have to write all that you could just say it in short form. 1. You have to project your body and hips forward if your torso is forward and not your hips your in trouble and you won’t be attacking the ground behind you you’ll be attacking it in front of you which is a no no for speed. 2. Dont think about Your lower leg when accelerating just attack the Friday’s at the angle your at and propel your self forward. Some people shin angles will open up a bit but that comes with practice. top speed you never go 100 percent once you get to top speed you want to relax while being powerful. and top speed is not just vertical force like you said it’s a bit of horizontal. I’m still learning about sprinting and I’m only 17.

@luciqn0589

Жыл бұрын

@@Josepowerzoro It’s a good detailed explanation for people who are curious on the science. If u don’t wanna read, move on

Yeah what about hill sprints?

Respectful sir My feet go sideways what i do plz comment sir

Hi man from Italy, i appriace this video. I bought your 8 weeks off season 100m training program, and i'm in Fourth week now, my ask is: 2 times track workouts at week only now? then you increase track workout? Thanks man i love your training program!

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for picking up a program! I program it that way because personally I always get hurt if I sprint more than 2x per week. I know a lot of people who had the same experience. Since the programs are pre-built, I try to make them as safe as possible so people don’t get hurt. If I was working with someone 1 on 1 and they recovered very well, then I’d have them sprint more often.

@HayhaTylerAA

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATHLETE.X Thanks for answer

Is there a way to learn low heal recovery during drive phase? I keep cycling my legs during that phase

@Thebiggestdrop

4 ай бұрын

Drag ur toes

@spaace.938

2 ай бұрын

Do rolling starts and drag toe to reinforce muscle memory, when in blocks, try not to drag foot but leave a little room from the ground.

Great video and a great flag ! 🇺🇸

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bacon!

Your upper core and your lower core must be strengthen in order to hold angles.

Can I use a tire as a sled, planning to attach a rope with a tire and putting the rope around my waist and sprint with it

@ATHLETE.X

10 ай бұрын

Many famous sprinters have pulled tires in their training 💪🏽

should I wear spikes when i do sleds?

@sanki7087

2 жыл бұрын

You have to

So essentially, optimize trunk flexion while maintaining proper hip alignment?

@ATHLETE.X

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much. And let your posture rise gradually each step until you become naturally upright. I also think think having strength in deep split leg positions helps. Both so you can physically handle the forces as well as have the confidence to put yourself out there a bit more without stumbling or falling.

How do I increase my broad jump?

@ATHLETE.X

2 жыл бұрын

Get stronger & more powerful, work on your technique (including arm action, projection angle, leg recovery & repositioning, landing), don’t get hurt, repeat. Don’t just mindlessly jump, make sure you put effort into sensing how you’re moving and making adjustments. Video yourself, watch good jumpers of similar build and how they do it, and see if there’s major differences. Stuff like that.

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Hey Cody what is your 100 m time with no disrespect I’m just curious because you look speedy bruh 😂

@Josepowerzoro

2 жыл бұрын

His 100 meter is 10.66 I believe

The real question is how fast can you run?🤔

i saw U

@ATHLETE.X

10 ай бұрын

Where at

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