Does strength training actually make athletes faster?
In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down why strength training makes athletes faster and more powerful than agility drills alone. They discuss new research comparing strength training to sprint, plyometric, and "functional" training—and why the results continue to point to the same conclusion.
This episode explains the simple science behind athletic performance: muscles move bones, force production drives speed, and getting stronger is the most trainable way to improve sports performance. If you're an athlete, parent, or coach wondering how to train more effectively, this conversation connects the dots between strength, speed, and real-world athletic performance.
What You'll Learn In This Episode
Why strength training makes athletes faster and more explosive
The difference between force production and rate of force development
Why agility drills alone can't maximize athletic performance
The biggest misconceptions about lifting for young athletes
How strength training improves sport practice and recovery
Why simple, hard, effective training continues to outperform complicated programs
