Strength Report: How to Use Weighted Sleds for Explosive Acceleration

by Jim Kielbaso
Director of the Total Performance Training Centers (MI)
American Football Monthly October 2014 Issue Online

There are numerous products designed to increase speed, but one of the most effective, versatile and easiest to use is the weighted sled. The research on resisted sled sprinting has changed over the years, creating a lot of confusion for coaches. Fortunately, recent information has shown that proper use of these sleds can have a positive effect on an athlete’s ability to accelerate – the most important aspect of football speed.
 
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