These drills are taken from the Speed Lab Conference.

In the video above, you can see three practical exercises used in high jump training to improve rhythm, posture and take-off preparation.

Rather...

Article by Alessandro Bacci Track Spikes

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Have you ever had this happen?

You work really well with an athlete in the gym.
Strength improves, loads go up, exercises look solid.
Numbers ar...

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Speed Festival has always been about more than a single annual event.

It’s a meeting poi...

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Only one week left to secure your discounted ticket

The countdown has started: in less than two months the Speed Festival 2025 will return on October 18–19 in Bergamo, Italy.
Two days fully dedicated...