... on the athlete as they may be walking or sprinting. Weight training Weight training offers the outcome of efficient technique, the progression of speed and the maturing competitive attitude on a sound basis of general endurance, all round strength and general mobility. The development of all round strength is best achieved via circuit training and then progressing this through weight training. A muscle will only strengthen when forced to operate beyond its customary intensity (overload). Overload can be progressed by increasing the: * resistance e.g. adding 10kg to the barbell * number of repetitions with a particular weight * number of sets of the exercise The exercise must be specific to the type of strength required, and is therefore related to the particular demands of the event (specificity). The coach should have knowledge of the predominant types of muscular activity associated with the particular event, the movement pattern involved and the type ...

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