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Lifting for Speed Made Easy

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Overview

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"Mass Specific Force" is a unique, simple, and extremely effective approach to lifting weights for increasing speed.  It is applicable to many sport disciplines, especially those where speed is a key performance indicator.      

In this distinctive and radical approach to the weight room, the training goal is to increase strength levels without increasing body weight.  The increase in force applied to the ground in relation to body weight improves stride length and stride frequency...the holy grail to running faster!  This system of lifting has directly benefited some of the top athletes in the NFL, NCAA, Olympics, and High School level athletes. 

Efficiency is the key!  Minimum time, minimum equipment while accomplishing the goal of large strength increase with minimal weight gain! 

Notable highlights: Christian McCaffrey (Football), MaryBeth Sant (Professional Sprinter), Janine Beckie (Man City Soccer), Trabuco Hills HS in CA, Valor Christian HS in CO (Prominent T&F Programs).

Syllabus

Introduction

  • Intro from Coach Ayers and Coach Kula
  • Program Trailer

The Goal of Speed

  • Intro on the Goal of Speed
  • The 3 Components of Speed
  • Dr. Peter Weyand
  • Fast Twitch Glycolytic Type IIb Muscle Fibers
  • How to Increase Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers
  • Mass Specific Force (M.S.F.) Defined
  • Problem of Increasing Mass (Lbs)
  • Final Thoughts on the Goal of Speed

Why it Works

  • Intro on Why it Works!
  • Why it works
  • What the Experts Say
  • ATP Energy System
  • Concentric vs Eccentric
  • Strength without Mass
  • Anabolic Response
  • Final Thoughts on Why it Works!

Example of the Workout

  • Intro on the Workout
  • An Example of a Workout in its Entirety
  • In Season Work
  • Out of Season Work
  • Final Thoughts on The Workout

Measurable and Effective

  • Intro on Measurable and Effective
  • Why the Deadlift
  • Force Number Index
  • Force Number Example
  • Types of Bar
  • Final Thoughts on Measurable and Effective

Supplementary Exercises

  • Intro on Supplementary Exercises
  • Olympic Lifts
  • Bilateral/Unilateral Movements
  • Plyometrics/Contrast Training
  • Nordics
  • Final Thoughts on Supplementary Exercises

Conclusion

  • Creating Buy in
  • Have fun!
  • Final Thoughts

Bonus Clip

  • Podcast with JT Ayers

Taught by

JT Ayers

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