Dynamic Squats

[speedster12]

@hemann

Building strength for speed. I don’t want to gain mass like a body builder. A friend of mine squats like mad and grew these massive thighs.

I read somewhere that the size of a powerlifters legs aren’t nearly as big as a bodybuilder. So I guess my question is, can I develop Max strength without putting on a bunch of leg mass? To do so- are dynamic squats the way to go?

Wouldn’t muscle “density” be the goal for a sprinter opposed to muscle size? (If there is a direct relationship between muslce size and strength) Because I think we all know you don’t need big strong legs to run fast.

-Strength can be developed without putting on a bunch of leg mass

-Dynamic effort method can help, however, its relation to sprinting is minimal. This has been covered many times here on this site. Perhaps the only way it would have a direct transfer to faster sprinting is in a beginner. After that it is better to focus on general strength in the weight room. The speeds reached in a dynamic squat are nowhere near the speeds reached in sprinting.

-Mass is necassary for any sprinter, however there is an optimal range that will vary according to the individual.

-Muscle density can be trained on the track and the weight room, without dynamic squats.

If your goal is for speed, perhaps you should stick to a more basic approach and leave dynamic squats for the powerlifters. If you post some info about yourself I am sure others would be willing to help.