Athletics [best] - Herman Venske

Why? Venske argues that dynamic movement (running, jumping, tackling) is simply the release of stored isometric tension. By strengthening the connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) rather than just the muscle belly, his athletes become "steel cables" rather than "rubber bands." This makes famous for producing athletes who don't get hurt when fatigue sets in.

To write about is to write against the current of modern fitness culture. There are no fancy algorithms here. There is no "secret sauce." The secret is that there is no secret—just a relentless commitment to leverage, tension, and the unglamorous work of reinforcing the joints. herman venske athletics

20.70 seconds, achieved on April 11, 1981. achieved on April 11