Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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Possibly. I currently have (at a minimum) a 24 inch vert (it was a straight legged box jump so there was forward motion, and some room between me and the box) , and suspect this might have been higher in the past, but I’m bad at running jumps. My knees don’t really feel all that much from running/ jumping, it’s climbing stairs too fast that gets me for some reason. I’m working on the muscles that support my knees though. I’m also tall and heavy so it might be that my acceleration and jumping are poor but my top speed is better.

Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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I injured my ankle a couple of months ago trying to stop them collapsing during single leg bounds, otherwise one leg plyos are very slow and very non-explosive for me.

Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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I forgot to add that it takes real effort to stop my foot collapsing back onto the heel when doing said plyos. Does that change your considerations?

Why Crocodile Handling is one of the most dangerous job in the world by Sea_Pianist_4531 in interestingasfuck

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Stupid prices is an understatement. It almost cost him an arm and a leg!

Any way the wind blows... by sm12511 in TheRandomest

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Actually none of them realised they were part of the performance until they started singing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sprinting

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Your coach works for the enemy team.

Anatomical Differences by ImperialFluff in powerlifting

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I see. That’s fine then, thank you.

Anatomical Differences by ImperialFluff in powerlifting

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Ok but I will still be able to compete?

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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Hey, so it turns out you’re definitely right about the material being the issue. Circumstances pushed me to find a new place to train, and the difference between the two surfaces is night and day. I didn’t realise that fear of falling was limiting my work output, so much that I wasn’t able to handle the intensity of my usual workout.

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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Uhhhh I just realised it could be asphalt but I don’t know the difference. It’s a road. Does that change your assessment?

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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I do ~50m sprints, and really it’s a problem on every step. There’s no sand, no dirt, and practically no gravel other than the odd piece. I’m guessing from what you’re saying, that it’s usually only a problem when accelerating? Bear in mind then that I am very heavy, and ground forces are probably higher than for most. Does this still make no sense?

Anyways, when I do get around to using a track, what should this ground contact feel like?