25
Jan
Dr Mel Siff Discusses Backward Running Training
Author: Dr Mel Siff Blog // Category: Dr Siff on Brain - Neuroscience, Dr Siff on Training Theory.
During our most recent Supertraining Camp, I showed delegates some drills
that may be used for strength, metabolic, agility and “plyometric” training
on the treadmill. Some of these drills involved backward walking and
running, as well as quick changes from forward to backward walking on the
treadmill (take care if you have never tried this before). The following
paper examined some of the benefits of backward running:
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Mechanical Power and Muscle Action during Forward and Backward Running
Flynn, TW & Soutas-Little RW
JOSPT; 17(2), Feb 1993, 108-112
Recently, there has been increasing interest in using backward running (BR) Read more…