The rush of wind against your face. That feeling you get when you reach the end of the field before your opponents and make the winning goal. These experiences are owed in part to your ability to move quickly. If you want to move faster, it’s time to learn exercises to increase speed.
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This is a smart move overall for building muscles, but the focus on the legs gives your lower half the strength to power forward faster.
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Why it Works:
By adding resistance while you try sprinting forward, you prepare all your muscles to move faster in the future and to move with more intensity.
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Why it Works:
When you step and then jump your muscles have to absorb shock. This results in your muscles being able to handle more shock and stretching which speed requires.
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Your core has to work hard when you sprint or run. The three-way plank strengthens all the core muscles needed for you to move faster overall.
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Why it Works:
This exercise stretches your legs and strengthens the muscles needed to sprint. At the same time, this move gives you a cardio workout so your endurance increases.
Our FREE 30 Min HIIT Guide offers great options for building endurance and strength so that you can nail your finish and beat your best time.
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