How do you guys avoid the common injuries from sprinting?
Any specific tips/exercises? Or is it just a case of building up over time and getting your body used to the movement?
How do you guys avoid the common injuries from sprinting?
Any specific tips/exercises? Or is it just a case of building up over time and getting your body used to the movement?
You can build up to sprinting by going for incrementally faster jogs over a few weeks. When you’re ready to start sprinting, warm up before each session with a short, mid/fast-paced jog - I get my warm-up in on the way to the field where I do my sprints. Most importantly, DO NOT STRETCH BEFOREHAND, as you’ll be much more likely to pull a muscle, as I found out the hard way.
Total Male Optimization "People who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those that are doing it"
myofacial release (like foam rolling) is quite helpful and is often more beneficial than dynamic stretching...this can help prevent muscle tears and will take some strain off connective tissue.
Also, I moved this to the training section...
I personally like sprinting barefoot. You build the musculature in the ankles and foot itself and it's how we were designed to use them. I have in the past used the vibram five fingers minimalist shoe and I did like them. I always sprint on the grass because it's low impact and it allows me to use no foot wear.
You'll feel the difference after the first few sessions. You'll notice you're working muscles you didn't know you had in those areas.
Total Male Optimization "People who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those that are doing it"
Total Male Optimization "People who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those that are doing it"