11 Common Speed Training Mistakes [Avoid These!]
Released on January 21, 2016
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will undoubtedly accelerate progress and help any athlete take their speed to the next level! If you’d like to get MORE out of your training – while spending LESS wasted time on the track or in the gym – this episode is a “must-listen”!
#TIMESTAMPS
00:01:00 – Joe D. apologizes for his lack of voice today
00:03:00 – Joe D’s NFL playoff predictions!
00:08:00 – Joe D. reads today’s question from Nathan
00:10:00 – Mistake #1 Over-coaching your athletes
00:20:30 – Mistake #2 Failure to teach deceleration mechanics
00:26:30 – Mistake #3 Relying too much on specialized speed drills
00:29:25 – Mistake #4 Relying too much on speed training “equipment”
00:31:00 – Mistake #5 Not enough emphasis placed on strength development
00:38:00 – Mistake #6 Placing too much emphasis on strength training
00:40:50 – Mistake #7 Inappropriate warm-up
00:45:10 – Mistake #8 Sprinting too much
00:49:40 – Mistake #9 Not sprinting enough
00:56:25 – Mistake #10 Turning speed sessions into “conditioning” sessions
00:58:45 – Mistake #11 [BONUS] Improper use of “overspeed” training
Important Links from the Show
- Eccentric Bulgarian Split Squats [video link]One of our favorite exercises for speed athletes. [Great for helping improve an athlete's ability to decelerate and/or rapidly change direction.]
- Isometric Bulgarian Split Squats w/ verbal cue [video link]Another one of our favorite exercises for improving an athlete's ability to decelerate, rapidly change direction and reduce injury potential on the athletic field.
- NFL linebacker performs 915lb sled push! [video link]This is a great way to develop strength and increase force production at specific joint angles.
- Ask DeFranco's Gym - ep. #32: Most Over-Rated Speed Drill [video link]Video explaining why Joe D. feels the "Wall Drive" drill is among the most over-rated speed drills.
- SPEED DVD coverboy Keith Williams runs TWO consecutive 4.2-second 40-yard dashes! [video link]This is the "workout" Joe mentioned on the podcast when he was talking about advanced/fast athletes needing more recovery time between speed sessions.
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