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bob




Joined: 18 Jul 2007
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject: squats Reply with quote

will squats make u run faster? If it does how many sets/reps?
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Danielite




Joined: 20 Jul 2007
Posts: 3
Location: California

PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If anything, I think it will make it slower. Weight training like squats will make your legs stronger but it may take a toll on your speed. I think you should both weight train and speed train. Things like jump rope and agility exercises should help your speed and footwork. Also i heard working out your core helps your speed as well.
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swanso5




Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 7287
Location: melbourne, australia

PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

getting stronger will have you running faster...squats can do this if trained with low reps so as to maintain or decrease your body type but increasing your strength...as long as you continue some form of sprinting your body will adapt to both...aim to squat 1.5 x your bodyweight and you'll be golden
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