Weights following speed work

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@hemann

thanks for the response. i think we would both agree that there is no magic formula for every sprinter, but some major guidelines can be followed. Right now im of the belief that the best way i can improve is by improving my weak points. One of the weak points is definitely strength. i have had great success with improving my squat by doing them every 5 days… working up to a five rep max. Im not too strong; usually working with around 225-250 pounds, so i don’t think my CNS is stressed from it… thats what i have observed. I haven’t put on much mass either. (yet at least)

You say your guys are doing the 5-3-1 workout, obviously more stressful on the CNS: requiring longer rest periods (7 days). Now, i won’t be able to do 5 reps forever without my body adjusting, do i think the 5-3-1 would be a good change of pace. I’d knock it down to 1 workout per week.

This is where im at. weak. In a sport thats all about acceleration… it would behoove me to improve my acceleration. Thus: squats and deadlifts every 5 days … …and accels 1x every 15 days

Do you guys really think that would be the best bet for him…weak in acceleration yet don’t do accel but once every 15 days?

I don’t see Charlie, Pfaff, Glen Mills, Tellez, etc. advising this. I see them maybe advising less accel volume maybe a little more weight volume and upping the resisted accel volume.

You should hire an experienced coach, perhaps one versed in short to long or simply follow Charlie’s program adapted for your volume tolerance.