Resisted sprinting - Pushing, Pulling and Posture!

Watch elite sprinters Michael Zeze and Joel Fearon whilst they train acceleration using different types of resistance tools. Listen to their feedback and learn about how they problem solve.

[@Ndo.athletics29]

Really good stuff like always!! it would be nice to see something about too much air time/front side on early acceleration. Personally, I have problems with that Ahah and I feel that it's something that maybe a couple of athletes struggle with...too much knee lift is surely not a good thing on all phases of a sprint!

[@john_coleman]

In B on some of his strides he was cycling. A was drive and good separation the whole time

[@birankumar0]

Very nice video.

[@monsieurLDN]

Very nice video

[@ckstevenson]

Seems like at times coaches are fixated on cues (phrases) instead of telling an athlete directly what they want. Mr. Fearon's explanation of the cue was far more helpful to me than "stay low". Why not use the full explanation?

[@Speedisama]

I saw you use the exergenie or a similar device as part of your training and saw an interview you said it is part of daily workout for your sprinters Would you be able to tell me what resistances you use while using the exergenie for your seld pulls? Do you utilize it for drills also?

[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

Mr. Dodoo. I like some of your approaches like torso projection and impulse creation as the main goals. I did a lot of trail and error training mostly for my self. I must say that the horizontal resisted sprinting aka pulling a sled or rope doesn't work. It changes patterns/mechanics and extends contact times too much. We should focus on the force aspect of impulse not the time. Sleds can work for weaker athletes as a strengthening tool. The prowler pushing is a little bit better because i teaches projection by using the core/total body tension. What really works awesome in my opinion is a wearable weighted vest (gel pads) with no more than ~5-7%BW. Most coaches think that weighted vest just work the via vertical loading wich is not true. It's mostly inertia not gravity wich is the main resistance. With the weighted vest the athlete must project himself explosively otherwise he will stumble (like Bolt). I recommend a vest with evenly weight distribution (gel pads).

[@Boss3Nate]

pulling a sled or rope doesn't work........ hahahahahahaha

[@Ev-eq8zn]

Is the idea behind the video to highlight driving with a neutral spine, to take the back slightly less out of the equation? And use more of our glutes? I suppose a stronger core will facilitate this? This is awesome. As soon as my knee's 100% I'll be getting in touch about the virtual coaching (both Loughborough and London are a good 3-4h drive).

[@donnelleeustache4549]

Resistance training is the best training

[@E4zyp34zyl3m0nsq33ZY]

Why do they make those prowlers with such short arms on them ? I might be wrong but surely having longer arms would allow these guys to have a straighter postural line from head to ankle when they push and that would be a good thing ?

[@sale_pepe0633]

The A is the right posture cuz the body is quite 45 degree angl, on the other hand, the posture B is too parallel 2 the ground

[@champagne_prodz]

And more aggressive

[@champagne_prodz]

A he is pushing the ground harder

[@monsieurLDN]

Sloppy ankle