Sprinting vs. Weights: What Drives What? with Mike Boyle- Episode 407- Strength Coach Podcast

Welcome to Episode 407 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation.

Episode 407 of The Strength Coach Podcast expands on the Fred Duncan tweet that "Sprinting drives weights but weights won't drive sprinting."

Anthony Renna and Coach Mike Boyle dive into why strength alone won’t boost speed.

Highlights of the episode include:
**The relationship between strength and speed**: Why getting stronger doesn’t always mean getting faster and how metrics like sprint times and vertical jump height should guide your program.
**Injury prevention and movement variability**: Insights into preventing Achilles ruptures and other injuries through smarter training and surface variability.
**The role of Olympic lifting**: Where it fits in speed and strength programming, and why it may not be essential for every athlete.
**Speed as a performance driver**: Why incorporating tools like Fly 10 sprints, jump mats, and sled sprints is key to optimizing performance.

We also touch on thought-provoking debates, including the “strong enough” concept and balancing strength training with speed work for injury-proofing athletes. Coach Boyle shares actionable tips for measuring progress and making data-driven decisions to ensure your program delivers results.

This episode is packed with expert insights, practical advice, and fresh perspectives on elevating athletic performance.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
04:17- Pete Holman- Contrast Training on Glute Slide
04:59 - Performance Improvement
05:39 - Coach Boyle Insights
06:45 - Fred Duncan’s Tweet Analysis
16:40 - Importance of Common Sense
18:53 - Strength Training Fundamentals
19:30 - Defining Strong Enough
21:07 - Stopping Strength Training Discussion
22:08 - Olympic Lifting Relevance
25:46 - Understanding Achilles Ruptures
29:55 - Bike Transfer to Sprinting
32:40 - Slide Board vs. Bike for Hockey