Harness Power to Develop Running Efficiency
Harness training involving weighted sleds, parachutes and resisted and assisted partner sprinting is becoming increasingly prevalent in gym and outdoor training environments.
However, before it filtered across to mainstream fitness, it had its origins in sport-specific training.
Track and field has been utilizing such training methods for nearly the past 3 decades, and it has become more prevalent in elite team sports such a football, soccer and hockey.
The application of harness training really excels in the development of running speed, stride efficiency and acceleration.
Pretty much any type of resisted sprinting activity, whether it’s with a sled, a chute or partner training, works on force development, because to overcome the given resistance, you must generate more force while you’re in contact with the ground.
In addition, by slowing movement down using resistance, participants can feel the correct body position they are striving to achieve and improve their...
