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How can improve my sprinting?

How can i improve my arm strength for sprinting? my track coach said that strong arms are very important in -?

  • sprinting.. i run 100 m.. i need strong arms and i need to be able to move them really fast

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    Arms have almost nothing to do with faster running other than balance somewhat. Research proves speed is directly related to how much support force you have at ground contact. The fastest runners do not collapse at the ankle, knee and hip at ground contact. So, get very strong by doing isometric calf raises, dead lifts/leg press and hamstring curls. Do these workouts a few times a week and practice short top speed sprints.

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get some dumbbells and "run" in place with them, without moving your legs, just ur arms...thatll work the muscles you need

Swimmer

On my track team...we do TONS of weight lifting. It really does help although you really have to push yourself. You should try it.

Sk

pick up some dumbbells and slowly move your arms up and down like you are running. This will build your arms strength for sprinting.

T C

i do 100m and 200m as well, work on your upper body strenght such as your arms doing pushups pull ups anything that will build thoes muscles because the faster your arms your legs will have to keep up...which is awsome once you get the techniqe, excuse my terrible spelling

Aiyana L

I have done track for 2 years and i have never herd that you need strong arms. yes you do need them to swing fast but that is more in the shoulders... but if you want strong arms i suggest pushups or free weights. or if you really want to you could go out and by a bowflex. my family got one and it is amazing!

lukie

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