Granted.
But what role does strong hands/grip play in sprinting?.
I like the idea of not using straps, just asking?.
though im not entirely sure strong hands would be very relevant in sprinting…
Am I correct in thinking, No straps = Even higher CNS fatigue levels?.
Yes I read that very recently, can’t remember where though…
It does make sense of course, as grip strength is a moderately good way of monitoring CNS fatigue
So having no straps would relate to a burden?, Or does the sprinter in some way see some benefit for lifting loads, strapless?.
Not only do I lift for sprinting purposes… but I also lift for general strength. Just in case I need to wrap someone up in a fight I can. I lift to be strong in any situation that may arise. One never knows when a gorilla grip will come in handy. But this is just me.
I agree 100 percent!
Not only do I lift for sprinting purposes… but I also lift for general strength. Just in case I need to wrap someone up in a fight I can. I lift to be strong in any situation that may arise. One never knows when a gorilla grip will come in handy. But this is just me.
I have never dropped the baton. This all makes sense now (I don’t use straps).
Now I’ve seen the light. Them 1lb batons are hella heavy.
I’m thinking of forearm hypertrophy though. Are strapless deads good for that?. Even more so than with the use of straps.
With heavy weights I like the straps, for strong grip try the captains of crush
You bring up a good point, a strong grip and strong forearms are good for nothing in sprinting. I think even Charlie says you don’t want to train your forearms and calf muscles to got to big because it will get in the way of sprinting.
i remmber him saying calves, i doubt he mentioned fore arms getting in the way
That is also my recollection.
would you guys recommend staying away from calf lifts or does cf mean just dont let them get TOO big?
I stopped doing them all together once I read what charlie said. You will get more than enough work for them doing plyos and sprinting. He doesnt want you to add more weight on your calves.
from the picture it seems to me you have pretty defined calves anyways. i remember some picture of dwain chambers where his calves look HUGE (i think its in the analyse this thread). what would you reccommend if someone naturally had very small/undefined calves… worth bulking up a bit?
on deadlifting: According to mike westerdal, you shouldn’t deadlift more than once every 2 weeks. Any more than that and you risk over training. He isn’t a sprinter, but a power lifter. But i wouldn’t think a sprinter should be doing more heavy lifting than a power lifter.
Thoughts? how often do you guys do them during gpp?
Yea I have some pretty defined calves already. I felxed them one day for my therapist (he is also the therapist for many pro athletes including the dolphins and titans last year) He said he had never seen calves like mine. Mine arent huge but they are pretty cut. My training partner is alwyas trying to get bigger calves. He did some calf exercises during the season and had problems running. I dont think it is really worth it imo.
ONe season I did them once a week though the whole season. I also ran my PR that season. But I love deads.
Nothing wrong with doing a couple sets of single leg calve raises on your tempo days…
because i have such undeveloped calves thats what ive been doing. thanks for your input guys