Sprinting Technique | Cool Down To Sprint Faster

Learn cool down drills that will improve sprinting technique, speed up recovery and help prevent injuries.
A good post workout routine that includes specific cool down drills is a critical component of sprint training. Unfortunately it's also one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to speed training and most track and field events in general.
As sprinters progress to higher levels with more intense training, the ability to recover after workouts and stay injury free becomes more and more important. Having a good warm up and cool down routine can mean the difference between a great season and being sidelined with a hamstring injury.
In this video coach Karim shares his approach to getting the most out of the cool down. These drills work for sprinting, long jump, hurdling etc. and include:
1) Drills that reinforce proper sprinting form and develop the ability to maintain proper sprint mechanics while fatigued.
2) A backwards component for glute activation and injury prevention. Studies have shown that sports that have backwards movements (i.e. basketball, tennis etc.) have fewer hamstring injuries than sports that only move in a forward motion (i.e. sprinting, long jumping, running etc.)
3) An aerobic component that helps to flush the lactate out of the system. Athletes that finish their training sessions with light aerobic work recover faster and have better subsequent workouts.
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