Speed and strength training focuses on the ability to produce as much force as possible in as short a time as possible. Simply put, it develops explosiveness, speed and the body’s ability to respond to load dynamically.
This type of training is a common part of athletes’ preparation in combat sports, hockey, athletics, weightlifting and other sports where speed, explosiveness and the ability to produce high power are decisive.
Who it is suitable for
But recreational athletes and regular clients can benefit from it too. Elements of speed and strength training often appear in functional training with a personal trainer, for example in the form of:
- medicine ball throws and tosses,
- jumps and hops,
- dynamic strength exercises,
- short sprints or accelerations,
- other exercises performed with an emphasis on movement speed.
Quality over the number of reps
With this type of training, the main goal isn’t the highest possible number of repetitions or maximum exhaustion. What matters is the quality and speed of each repetition. That’s why we often work with fewer repetitions and enough rest between sets.
Speed and strength training can add a lot of variety to your training, but it also places higher demands on technique, strength and readiness. That’s why we always adapt the difficulty to the person’s experience and current abilities.
