MaryvilleRebels Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Yea, I think you just need to do some ploymetrics, and then that will get you more natural speed. After that, you can do some of the starts and stuff, try running a little track and getting some tips from the track coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
football17 Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 i run the 100m 200m and the 400m 100m 13.5s 200m 25.3s 400m 55.3s on my personal bests for track my 40 time is 4.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedReb Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I found that a really mean dog hot on your heals will dramaticly improve both 40 time and technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan74 Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Is there any good techniques on improving my 40 yard dash? I heard ankle weights would work pretty well, is this true and if so how much weight do I need and what kinda exercises should I do? 825471427[/snapback] Ankle weights are BAD! that is the best way to tear up your ankles and knees. Best bet is to find a CSCS who can help you work on your running form and give you exercises to help strengthen your CORE. To be fast you will need strong quads, hammies, glutes and abs. Exercises like lunges, squats, and rotational ab work will help you to get faster. Running the stadium, hills, and jumping exercises (plyos) help build explosiveness. Find a strength coach, spend the $ to be trained the right, safe way. The pay-off will be well worth it, I assure you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohswr20 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Ankle weights are BAD! that is the best way to tear up your ankles and knees. Best bet is to find a CSCS who can help you work on your running form and give you exercises to help strengthen your CORE. To be fast you will need strong quads, hammies, glutes and abs. Exercises like lunges, squats, and rotational ab work will help you to get faster. Running the stadium, hills, and jumping exercises (plyos) help build explosiveness. Find a strength coach, spend the $ to be trained the right, safe way. The pay-off will be well worth it, I assure you. 825476698[/snapback] i agree from what i understand about getting faster form is a major factor. if u run with correct form that can take a tenth or 2 off your forty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdog3741 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 if you want some real good information go to post #825438613 there is some valualble stuff through out that board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p9morbid Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 i run the 100m 200m and the 400m 100m 13.5s 200m 25.3s 400m 55.3s on my personal bests for track my 40 time is 4.7 825476283[/snapback] you should try moving up in distance. You're not very fast at those distances. I don't mean that in a disrespectful way at all. If you could run 2:00 for the 800m you could win 90% of the races you run in TN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redthunder6 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 ok, the best thing to do.. well, this is a new study that our government is funding... its not fully done yet, but they say it works really really good....u just sit on your couch and eat some potato chips and the most important part, r u listening... the most important part is.... (drum roll)...... you do it all day long!!! 825475726[/snapback] This has to be the most stupid thing you have ever posted, and that is saying something (Ihave read your basketball posts). Maybe try plyos and running a latter to help footwork and stairs to help calves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwilly Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 This has to be the most stupid thing you have ever posted, and that is saying something (Ihave read your basketball posts). 825477575[/snapback] congrats to u!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red51 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Increasing top end speed is almost impossible. You can increase it a little but it is mostly genetic. What you can increase is your power. This is the first 10 yds to 20 yds of the sprint. Three ways to improve. 1.) Technique- start, stance, running form (need to work with someone who can demonstrate) 2. Flexibility- This is something most people forget about. Partner stretch. A partner will help you stretch futher. To increase speed, you need to sprint often. To get better at something you have to practice at it. Sprint down hill to increase stride length and speed. Sprint uphill to increase power. 3.) Strength- Parallel Squats= Extremely important you get parallel, speed comes from your upper hamstring and glute. The last 2-3 inches of a squat works that area and is very important. Lunges= Works on hamsting strength and flexibility Straight Leg Dead Lifts= Hamsting Flexibility Anymore Questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudenoway Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Parallel squats, beeper squats, these are the things to improve your 40(and also your vertical). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHS2006 Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 By working on my technique, I went from a 4.8 to a mid 4.5. It makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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