Read moreSpeed doesnโ€™t just come from running more milesโ€ฆ๐Ÿ‘‡ It comes from how much force your legs can produce. Thatโ€™s why strong runners spend time in the weight room. Hereโ€™s why squats help your speed ๐Ÿ‘‡ 1๏ธโƒฃ They build explosive power Every sprint stride requires you to drive the ground back.