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Weight training for running is required if you want to build explosive strength. This will give you the ability to achieve the highest speed during sprints and then retained until you reach the finish line. In fact, weight training for running, used primarily to improve the speed and runners who consistently perform training program has been reaping the benefits of increasing step length and stride frequency. Usually when runners doing weight training, they tend to concentrate at the bottom of their bodies. No doubt that the lower body is important to run fast but to run fast weight training should also concentrate on upper body. Has the overall body muscles will allow you to get the explosive power that will help you to achieve the highest speed when the situation demands.

Your weight training should consist of weighted squats and weighted Bend your knees as this will help you develop your lower body. However, as a sprinter, you should try to use heavy weights so you do fewer repetitions. This will increase muscle growth and give you enough time to recover from training sessions. In addition, the growth of muscle after reached, you will have speed and endurance is better and you will be able to move your legs faster in a shorter time span. However, do not neglect your upper body. Make sure that you also exercise routine consists of bench press and plyometrics so you build upper body strength. It would be useful if you use your upper body to generate power to help lower body to achieve speed. If your upper body is weaker then the lower body, you will not be able to obtain additional resources needed for running and this will hamper the speed and performance.