PLC Blog

This blog is for the athlete that believes in their potential and feels an inner beast inside that is just waiting to be released. I remember being an 18 year old JUCO football player training in 100+ degree heat looking for answers. I was looking for any edge I could get, I wanted to be better but ...

Introduction

Usain Bolt is universally recognized as the fastest human ever recorded, holding multiple world records and Olympic gold medals. But what exactly sets Bolt apart from other sprinters? This in-depth analysis breaks down the key biomechanical factors behind his extraordinary speed, focus...

This article is going to give you the best speed training exercises to improve your speed. We’re going to go in depth into how to do a variety of different exercises and really give you the concepts for what you need to be doing on a consistent basis in order to have the strength and the power to be...

Today we’re going to be going through a full lower body strengthening workout to increase your speed.

Let’s start with a power exercise. We’re going to have eight posterior chain exercises, three exercises to improve your balance and adductor strength, two hip flexor exercises, anterior tip calf ra...

Today we’re going over the eight keys of having a great block start and really getting into the specifics within each one of those eight categories. I want to make it very clear what it is that you want to be able to work on within each of these eight parts of the start so you can have a great block...

Introduction

The 100m dash is the most exciting event in track and field. The world record in the 100m dash, held by elite sprinters like Usain Bolt and Florence Griffith-Joyner, highlights the extraordinary achievements in this sport. It’s only seconds long but requires so much speed and power. In...

Understanding Sprinting Technique

Sprinting technique is a crucial aspect of athletic performance, and understanding its intricacies can help athletes optimize their speed and efficiency. Proper sprinting technique involves a combination of biomechanical variables, including posture, arm movement...

In this article, we’re going to be talking about turnover speed and how Noah Lyles has such great turnover speed comparing him to a novice sprinter and just showing some of the differences that Noah Lyles is able to achieve in his turnover, which makes it so he’s able to cover great distance per ste...

Speed and agility training is one of the most important things for athletes, especially those involved in field sports. It helps improve change of direction, quick feet, acceleration, and deceleration. Today, we will go over some cone drills that are highly beneficial for athletes, starting from a b...

Want to sprint faster and more efficiently? Sprint mechanics are the key. This article dives into the essential techniques that can supercharge your speed and enhance your running efficiency. We’ll explore how to master your sprint form, strengthen the muscles that power your sprints, and implement ...

Looking to better understand every detail of your running to improve performance or for many address nagging injuries. An observational GAIT analysis is most likely what you are looking for. Most people see running as a very simple skill that everyone can and should be able to do, but what most runn...

The training for the 40 yard dash has to be extremely specific in order for you to guarantee the best results when testing. Success in the 40 yard dash shows a unique combination of acceleration, top end speed and skill development, all of which are critical to have success at the highest level o...