Determining the Optimal Load for Resisted Sprint Training With Sled Towing

@article{Alcaraz2007DeterminingTO,
  title={Determining the Optimal Load for Resisted Sprint Training With Sled Towing},
  author={Pedro Emilio Alcaraz and Jos{\'e} M Palao and Jose L L Elvira},
  journal={Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
  year={2007},
  volume={23},
  pages={480-485}
}
Alcaraz, PE, Palao, JM, and Elvira, JLL. Determining the optimal load for resisted sprint training with sled towing. J Strength Cond Res 23(2): 480-485, 2009-An excessive load in resisted sprint training can produce changes in running patterns. Therefore, load control is essential to ensure the specificity of these training methods. The most common way to control it is through the percentage of velocity lost in relation to maximum velocity. The present paper describes a study that aimed to… 
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