Unconventional Athletes Issue 3

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Leg Drive Drill
Stand in a tall, erect position so the
head and shoulders are directly above
the hips; all in vertical line.
Drive the knee up to parallel and back
down AFAP while driving the arms
forcefully.
This is 1 repetition.
Rest 3 seconds between reps. This is
essential to eliminate the elastic
energy/eccentric force from the
equation.
It takes precise analYSIS,
comprehension & execution to
ACHIEVE the greatest resulTS in
the shortest time
Do 5 reps per set.
Rest minimum 3 minutes between sets.
Older athletes, such as me, will need 5
minutes. This is essential for the ATP/
CP to refuel the muscles.
Note: The foot is kept dorsi flexed; toes
pointed up. This is essential to activate
the hip flexors/psoas muscles which
pull the leg up and using the glutes to
drive the leg down.
BE FRESH!
These drills must be executed at the
beginning of each training session
after a 15-20 dynamic warm up. All
technical drills and neuro-motor drills
need to be performed when the body
is fresh; never at the end of a workout.
When training for neural response it’s
not huffing & puffing; it’s all about
developing neurological pathways
and using the energy systems and
available chemistry responsible for
reactive stimuli.
A MOMENT OF ClARITY.
One can clearly see speed &
quickness is more than just going out
and running. It takes precise analysis,
comprehension & execution to
achieve the greatest results in the
shortest time.
Article by Stephen Santangelo
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