Speed is essential to athletes competing in most sports. Medically and physically, speed is the muscles’ ability to create power, which is related to strength. In addition to speed, agility is vitally important. For example, it’s crucial for football players to be able to elude tacklers and also to withstand blows while being brought to the ground. Players with strength and agility are better able to withstand the force of a direct hit. How does one increase speed and agility? Let’s take a look at the top exercises to optimize speed and agility.
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Athletes in nearly every sport are looking to develop explosive power and speed in order to jump, swing, accelerate or spot at a moment’s notice. This type of explosiveness deals with a combination of two factors, power and speed. Think of a track sprinter who darts off the blocks. Within split-second muscles are activated throughout the body in attempts to get to the finish line first. Here’s some exercises to help develop these attributes to enhances your game.
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Watch this video of running backs from the trainer at Footwork Lab.
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Have you ever wondered how professional athletes like Saquon Barkley get so fast and powerful? Athletes like Saquon Barkley put themselves through a system of grueling speed training, strength training, and explosion workouts to help them run faster than most athletes.
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Here are 3 speed workout drills that are going to help you get faster as soon as possible. Speed is the name of the game when you've got guys over 300 pounds running up 4.7, 4.8 40-times in college and the NFL. Natural speed is a God-given gift, however there are certain drills that you can do to help you become more explosive and increase your speed.
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