Breathing
Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.
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The Linear 3-Part Start Technique primarily works the hamstrings, with the calves and quadriceps supporting the movement. It is a plyometrics movement that needs no equipment.

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Movement instructions
This 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.
Place your right hand onto the line, and thing bring your nose close to your left knee.
Squat 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.
Take your left hand up so that it is parallel to the ground, pointing behind you, and explode out when ready.
Technique guidance
Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same exercise variation, range of motion and recording method when comparing Linear 3-Part Start Technique sessions.
Repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 10, 9 and 8 completed reps. Keep each set separate instead of recording only the total.
Compare repetitions using the same variation and range. A different variation needs its own history; extra reps are not directly comparable if the movement changes.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Hamstrings is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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