Week 3: Where Speed Gets Serious

Week 3: Build Speed with Purpose

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We're now into Week 3 of Summer Training, and it's time to dial up the intensity. That means:

  • Increased Training Loads: More work, more challenge.
  • Lower Rep Schemes: Focused strength efforts.
  • Explosive Movements: Olympic lifts and plyos make their debut.
  • Smart Coordination: Balance your speed, agility, and conditioning.

If you've been showing up consistently—you're ready for this. Let’s take a look at how this week breaks down:


WEEK 3 SCHEDULE

Day 1: 0–10

  • Short bursts.
  • Acceleration mechanics.
  • Ladder & hurdle warmups into short sprints. (See image for full workout overview.)

Day 2: Quick Feet

  • Ladders + COD (Change of Direction).
  • Think fast, move faster.

Day 3: First Step

  • Ladders + Speed work.
  • Drills built to boost your reaction time and initial burst.

Day 4: Combo Day

  • Lead-ups, Heel-to-Butt, High Knees, Big Arms + Sprints.
  • This is about rhythm, form, and max-effort sprinting.

Day 5 – Strength & Plyo Day

  • Box jumps, squats, deadlifts, and presses.
  • Build the engine that drives speed.
    (We’re not lifting to get big—we’re lifting to get fast.)

Day 6 – Speed Endurance + Agility

  • Flying 30s, build-up runs, and shuttle drills.
  • Move fast while tired—this is game-shape.

Day 7 – Rest

  • Recharge. You’ve earned it.

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