I don't think that's what the author of the article was suggesting.

Do you think slow, HEAVY forward sled drags(150-300lbs) for 15-20 yards with a 2 minute rest for full recovery followed by a 10 yard body weight sprint effective form of contrast training? This will...

Here's the article http://www.elite-kinetics.com/2011/03/11/pull-heavy-to-move-fast-by-ben-coker/ In it he recommends, doing a squat, deadlift, or sled pull in the 80-90% 1RM range and run a sprint....

CM, I'm leaning towards your way of thinking. It does make sense to sprint first when your 100% fresh. Do you think the sprints/sled work should be done on separate days from weight training? For...

Ok. What do you think about this template? It seems pretty sound to include a strength exercise with a power exercise especially for athletes. http://www.rawstrength.co.uk/speed-kills-2/

So, #1?:)

By the way, I'm training a group of middle to high school athletes for football. The heavy sled drags will be done like this using a belt, instead of holding straps behind the back like Joe D...

I'm looking for opinions. I've read Joe Defranco & others on how Heavy A## Sled Drags make you faster. Then, I've seen several scientific studies say that you should use 10-15% of your bodyweight for...