EP.84 - Acceleration The Athletic Development Show

This month at Core Advantage is all about Acceleration. James and Jacob discuss the limitations to good acceleration, why it’s so important, and how to improve your own 0-5m speed.
 
Heaps of resources for this one:
We have a bunch of videos on all things sprinting and acceleration, the best way to access them is to check out our video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGwYUBXVGQWj1XlIIw__u-Q-jq2m_FLj
Hip flexors are the biggest handbrake and this stretch is the best way to loosen them off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSm7nXkPIgI&t=59s
Glute activation and strength is also vital http://www.coreadvantage.com.au/blog/2013/3/25/one-muscle-to-rule-them-all-gluteus-maximus?rq=glute
As is calf, http://www.coreadvantage.com.au/blog/calf-raises?rq=calf
core, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0PWAS9i2m4
and glute med strength and stability http://www.coreadvantage.com.au/blog/2016/anti-valgus-training-tips?rq=glute
 
A word of warning though, acceleration training is physically challenging and a great way to tear a quad if you aren’t familiar, be sure to start gradually and build up your intensity and volume gradually.
 
Our warm-up is also a great way to prepare your body for any sprinting workout also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbZZPHn7NnQ&t=74s