Track Question?
Does Lifting and getting upper body strenght really help a LOT for sprinting like 1-400 meters or long jump? What about ab/core strengh, how much do these things matter in the grand scheme
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Yes, upper body & core conditioning help lots. Both for speed & overall balance. When you're in the air between strides (the definition of running is that there is a 'flight phase' of every stride) small rotations of your arms & upper torso help to position your foot for landing properly for your next stride (conservation of angular momentum). Your arms are a much smaller mass to move than using your strength to position your legs by themselves - try running with your arms at your side & see what a difference it makes.I am beter at 400m but coach wants me to stick to 800m?
not really it doesn't not a LOT.Could I get faster in running if I sprint with 8 pound weights in each arm?
I am a distance runner, but I do know that upper body strength is essential for th sprint events.YES. It helps a tremendous amount. especially in sprint and jumps. It WILL help get you the explosive power/strength you need. It's probably one of the most important things that will help you. Even in distance running, soooo many of the greats (hicham el gerroug, craig mottram, countless others) lift weights, and aren't just crazy skinny gifted guys. They just have different training. If you start weightlifting, make sure you do your research and make sure you're doing the best plan that you can for your events.
Sprinting and running is muscles. You move your body from one point to another. It matters that you have total body strength. Your core and abs are very important. Building strength takes time. Do it correctly and you will see the results.
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