Hurdles

Hurdling requires a perfect balance of speed, rhythm, and technique. Our training zone emphasizes proper form, stride patterns, and explosive power to help athletes glide efficiently over each hurdle. From drills that improve lead leg and trail leg mechanics to speed work and flexibility exercises, athletes will develop the skills needed to maintain momentum and reduce time between hurdles.

Hurdle Articles

 

110 and 100 Meter Hurdles - Drills and Training

Written by Jim Giroux, University of Southern Maine

These events and their indoor versions (55 or 60 meters) require athletes to negotiate barriers during a race. Athletes who are successful in these events will have the speed of your top sprinters and often are successful at jumping events, 200 meters and 4x100 meter relay legs. This article will discuss...

 

Top 6 Most Effective Workouts for 300/400 Meter Hurdlers

Written by Steve McGill, Athletes Acceleration

My favorite workouts for my 300m hurdlers is to have them do repeat 200s over the last five hurdles. In the early part of the year, I’ll have them do five to six reps, with about three minutes recovery between each one. By the last week of the season...