The physique of a sprinter

Sprinting is a physics problem, and once you understand what the physics demands, you know exactly what to train. This book breaks down the physical qualities that decide how fast you really are.

Here is what you get inside:

1. Ground Force
   • Why sprint speed comes down to how much force you put into the ground, in how little time, pointed in the right direction.
   • Building the leg and hip strength that lets every step push harder than the last.
2. Force Direction & Body Angles
   • Learning to point your force where it counts: pushing the ground behind you, not just down into it.
   • Using the right body lean in the start and drive phase so every push moves you forward.
3. Ground Contact Time
   • Why the faster you move, the less time you have to push, and the less force you can apply.
   • Training quick, stiff, springy contacts so your feet spend less time on the ground and more time moving you.
4. Starts & Acceleration
   • Falling starts, two-point, three-point, push-up and block starts to sharpen your first steps.
   • Resisted sprints, sled pushes and hill sprints that build a powerful drive phase.
5. Max Velocity & Stride Mechanics
   • Sprint drills like A-skips, B-skips and ankling that clean up your running form.
   • Wicket runs, stride markers and flying sprints to help you reach and hold top speed.
6. Power-to-Weight
   • Why sprinters don't look like bodybuilders: muscle that doesn't help you push is just extra weight to carry.
   • Building explosive power through jumps, split squats and trap bar work, so every kilogram earns its place.

The Workout Plan
Includes the full workout program, with specific sets, reps and weekly progressions to build real acceleration, top speed and power on the track.

Note: This book was developed and written through the combined expertise of sports science professionals, high-performance conditioning coaches, and elite sprinters.