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Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
Strength training absolutely improves performance, but the mistake is assuming the transfer is automatic

This review found that resistance training improves strength, power, and sport performance in elite athletes, but the athletes still had to express those physical
10:37 AM · Jun 07, 2026
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Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
qualities through skill, technique, and practice.

That's why I don't view physical development and technical development as competing priorities. The best results usually come when both improve together.

If you're coming off a season, coming back from time off, or simply
10:37 AM · Jun 07, 2026
Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
need to rebuild your foundation before jumping into harder sprinting, plyometrics, and lifting, start with GPP Reloaded.

It’s a 4 week training plan designed to bridge the gap between where you are now & where you want to go next.

Link below. On sale until next week.
10:37 AM · Jun 07, 2026
Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
10:37 AM · Jun 07, 2026
Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
The problem with these kinds of conversations is that we usually end up doing one of three things.

1 - We create a binary opposition where you either care about strength or you don’t.

2 - We discuss qualities like strength, speed, power, and elasticity in isolation rather
08:44 PM · Jun 08, 2026
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Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
than looking at how they’re interconnected.

3 - We have the conversation without defining the terms/context

What is strength? If somebody can sprint 24 mph, they’re producing a tremendous amount of force, so in my opinion, they’re strong.

The harder question isn’t whether
08:44 PM · Jun 08, 2026
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Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
strength matters…it’s understanding what quality is actually limiting performance and deciding where training resources are best spent.

If you’re coming off a season, returning from injury, or rebuilding your foundation, start with GPP Reloaded.

When you’re ready to push
08:44 PM · Jun 08, 2026
Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
acceleration, max velocity, and plyometrics harder, move into Speed Kills. 8 week program and a full ebook, used by over 1,100 coaches/athletes worldwide.

And if you want a deeper understanding of how all of these qualities fit together, Force & Expression covers the
08:44 PM · Jun 08, 2026
Fred Duncan
@Fred__Duncan
biomechanics, programming, diagnostics, and coaching principles.

fredduncantraining.com/product/speed-…
08:44 PM · Jun 08, 2026
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