Tiger Fitness
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Heavy lifting makes you faster. Do you know who Charlie Francis is?
Charlie Francis knew the truth—if you want to be fast, you need to be strong. Sprinting isn’t just about turnover; it’s about force production. The stronger you are, the more force you can drive into the ground, and the faster you move.
Francis had his sprinters hammer heavy squats, Olympic lifts, and posterior chain work to maximize explosive power. But here’s the key—strength training was a tool, not the end game. Sprinting always came first, and the weight room existed to enhance speed, not replace it.
The takeaway? If you’re not getting stronger, you’re leaving speed on the table. Lift heavy, sprint hard, and watch your speed explode.
Charlie Francis knew the truth—if you want to be fast, you need to be strong. Sprinting isn’t just about turnover; it’s about force production. The stronger you are, the more force you can drive into the ground, and the faster you move.
Francis had his sprinters hammer heavy squats, Olympic lifts, and posterior chain work to maximize explosive power. But here’s the key—strength training was a tool, not the end game. Sprinting always came first, and the weight room existed to enhance speed, not replace it.
The takeaway? If you’re not getting stronger, you’re leaving speed on the table. Lift heavy, sprint hard, and watch your speed explode.
