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Rancid Posts: 20 Joined: 2002/06/03	2002/08/11, 01:37 AM As weird as it sounds, i was wondering if there are any exercises or generally anything that i could do that would improve my speed. Thanks for the help.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/11, 02:07 AM Of course there is, you need to use explosive technics like jumping, speeding etc Talking only about your legs or the arms as well? You should also take a look into the powerlifting forum, they use speed to lift those enourmous weights. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/11, 11:14 AM If you mean speed as in running, check out www.runnersworld.com
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/08/11, 01:15 PM What type of speed are you looking for running, boxing -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2002/08/12, 01:34 PM Go with a N.O.S. if your talking race cars. Interval running (Sprint a 100yrds, and then jog a hundred yrds. do about 6-8 reps every other day), thats if your talking about running? Time yourself between the start and stop sprint points , set faster goals each week. "You can have everything you want by just making little change now". ============ Quoting from Rancid: As weird as it sounds, i was wondering if there are any exercises or generally anything that i could do that would improve my speed. Thanks for the help. =============
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/12, 09:28 PM I heard that lunges help if you are trying to gain speed. They give all the muscles in your leg a good stretch and promote longer stride length, which in turn produces quicker running.
c0nnie Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/08/23	2002/08/23, 02:15 PM One word: plyometrics
sluggo5705 Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/04/29	2004/04/29, 10:32 AM cleans are a great lift to do to work on your speed and explosiveness
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/04/29, 11:30 AM c0nnie is right, plyos are great! also try sprinting with light ankle weights, running hills backwards, and running in shallow water. -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/04/29, 11:31 AM c0nnie is right, plyos are great! also try sprinting with light ankle weights, running hills backwards, and running in shallow water. -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2004/04/29, 11:58 AM Ever do tie bo tapes? I actually have been able to run faster by running less since doing the tapes. I do them alot on my off days. Even gave me a new 5K run PR. They really seem to make me feel stonger during my race pace and finish kicks. -------------- \"Get everthing you want--just make a little change now\" \"The thing you have to realize is that you have to work for it,\"
killazee00 Posts: 27 Joined: 2004/04/11	2004/04/29, 09:24 PM jump roping does wonders
mengsk Posts: 54 Joined: 2003/10/31	2004/05/02, 04:52 PM ============ Quoting from c0nnie: One word: plyometrics ============= one word: WATER plyometrics (plyometrics in water) best workouts ever.