Claim #1: Strength is irrelevant · Rotger Elite Performance

Claim #1: Strength is irrelevant

Peak strength is irrelevant because it takes too long to generate when ground reaction forces in sprinting are applied in under 1/10th of a second.

One area both camps(pro and against strength work) agree on is the importance of force in creating speed
When it comes to speed, force production is critical!
It is a well-documented phenomenon that force applied to the ground is a key distinction between elite and sub-elite sprinters
Ground reaction forces for elite sprinters can exceed six times bodyweight on ground contact once they reach top speed.

Many coaches who argue against heavy strength work make the case that since peak strength generally takes .3-.5 seconds to generate in most barbell movements—and these enormous ground reaction forces have to be applied during ground contacts that are less than .1 seconds

To use the weight room in the same time constraints as sprinting shows a misunderstanding on strength and speed

Raising max strength is to raise your “strength reserve” just like speed with distance running

so if my max strength I can achieve in .4 is 300lb then I might be able to achieve 120lb in .1

BUT

If I can achieve 400lb in .3 then I might be able to achieve 200lb in .1 of a second, make sense??

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