Legs·Bodyweight·Compound
Linear 3-Part Start Technique
Hamstrings · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Linear 3-Part Start Technique is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondaryQuads secondary
How to Do the Linear 3-Part Start Technique
- 1This drill helps you accelerate as quickly as possible into a sprint from a dead stop. It helps to use a line to start from. Begin with two feet on the line. Place your left foot with the toe next to your right ankle. Place your right foot 4-6 inches behind the left.
- 2Place your right hand onto the line, and thing bring your nose close to your left knee.
- 3Squat down as you lean foward, your head being lower than your hips and your weight loaded onto the left leg. This will be your starting position.
- 4Take your left hand up so that it is parallel to the ground, pointing behind you, and explode out when ready.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.