Lifting builds the horsepower, but at some point you need to put it...

@Fred__Duncan
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
47 views Aug 23, 2025
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Lifting builds the horsepower, but at some point you need to put it into the ground.

That's where sprinting, mb throws and plyometric work come in. They teach you how to apply what you've built with timing, direction, efficiency, in more relevant positions.
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The key is balance. Too strength dominant, and you never learn to use it. Too sprint oriented, and you neglect the general capacity that supports high output.

The art is in blending both...refining the program so force production and force application develop together.
ills.
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That's exactly what I break down in Speed Kills, how to build horsepower in the weight room, transfer it to the track and the field, and find the right mix for your athletes.
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Inside, I cover sprint mechanics, plyometric progressions, resisted sprints, overspeed, strength training, and how to structure it all.
If you want the blueprint for getting faster, it's in Speed Kills

fredduncantraining.com/product/speed-…
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