Comments on: How To Run Faster

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:38:51 +0000

Hey Andrew. Yes, you should definitely lift weights. Start with light weights and progressively make them heavier as you get stronger.

By: jayray

jayray — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:01:02 +0000

YO BASKETBALL IS THE BEST

By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:57:51 +0000

Hey Dan,
Im 5’9 and 165 pounds Im 15, i play basketball is it good for me to lift wieghts, how much?
I want to keep growing.
What is the best thing to do to jump higher
is it more jumping or more wieghts
Thanks man
Andrew

By: Alex Maroko

Alex Maroko — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:49:15 +0000

Get started with bodweight stuff Caleb:

Try this:

Jump Squats 3 x 15

Squats 4 x 20

Lunges 2 x 10 (each)

Step-Ups 2 x 10 (each)

Calf Raises 3 x 20

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:31:23 +0000

You’re very welcome George.

By: George

George — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:53:08 +0000

Thanks Dan for this great information!

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:27 +0000

You should add squats and some form of plyometric exercise like the depth jump.

By: sapan

sapan — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:11:46 +0000

I am 5’8 and weigh 140. i have been doing deadlift and lunges as well, but i am not able get the proper explosive jump? do u suggest any other exercises or ideas

By: caleb lacava

caleb lacava — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:51:17 +0000

i also dont have much eqiument so i need some fast effective and CHEAP exercises so reply

By: caleb lacava

caleb lacava — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:48:12 +0000

hey im 11 and 5ft nothin and im about 105-109ibs so got any light exercises for a kid just for fun id like to that i have a 18 in vert yikes right

By: Alex Maroko

Alex Maroko — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:03:48 +0000

Yeah dude, it will. TAQ is especially potent for lateral quickness.

By: Alex Maroko

Alex Maroko — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:02:43 +0000

@Jonny, I’d wait until the end of the season to begin a new program. Focus on staying healthy and fresh in-season and focus on gains and improvements in the off-season.

By: Alex Maroko

Alex Maroko — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:01 +0000

@Mikael, yup, Dan’s on point, this will help for hockey… a ton. Also, hockey players tend to have over-developed outer quad muscles, so I’d look at adding in an “inner quad” exercise to the mix. Do a Google search for “terminal knee extensions” and throw this into the above leg workout. Good luck.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:16:39 +0000

That would depend on a lot of things: your current fitness level, training experience, strength level, flexibility, etc. I can’t really give you an exact answer. But what I do know is that it will improve your quickness.

By: phat

phat — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:08:08 +0000

i dnt wanna use weights so how do i get stronger

By: coolkids

coolkids — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:40:36 +0000

hey dan

i jus wanted to know how much faster
can someone get by using weights and
the exercises listed. 10%? 20%?
you got any idea?

thanks man

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:32:46 +0000

Wsup Ekam. Yes it will.

By: jarrett

jarrett — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:40:51 +0000

hey im Jarrett im 15 and 6ft tall ,and i am just wondering how much weight should i be using?

By: Ekam

Ekam — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:52:19 +0000

will increase my side to side and lateral quickness for basketball?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:50:13 +0000

Wsup Johnny. To be honest with you, I’d just wait till the season ends to begin any program.

By: NEXT STAR

NEXT STAR — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:31:57 +0000

im a kid and dont want to use weights because it might effect my growths, so is there any other way to increase my speed.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:03:09 +0000

yo,
just wondering if i can do these workouts in season…and also how much vertical training can i do in season? i play basketball and score about 20 something a game…so i dont want 2 make myself slower or weaker in season by doing 2 much work.

Thanks,

Johnny

By: Earl

Earl — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:29:29 +0000

I’m 27 5’9″ 220-225. Recently I’ve been trying to lose weight. I feel like some knee issues I have been having is because of my weight. I used to play semi pro football and I put on a lot of muscle for my rb position but I lost a lot of speed. How can I lean back down? I really want my 4.4 40yd dash and my 39″ vertical back lol. Are there any excercises you can suggest. HELP!!!!

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:59:47 +0000

Hey Mikael. Yes, it will get you quicker for hockey as well.

By: Mikael Johansson

Mikael Johansson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:42:42 +0000

Hi,

I’m a 50 + hockey player and would like to know if your exercises work for hockey-speed as well.

Sincerely,

Mikael Johansson