Linear 3-Part Start Technique
How to do the Linear 3-Part Start Technique with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Calves, Quads
Bodyweight
How to do the Linear 3-Part Start Technique
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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.
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Place your right hand onto the line, and thing bring your nose close to your left knee.
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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.
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Take your left hand up so that it is parallel to the ground, pointing behind you, and explode out when ready.
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Where the Linear 3-Part Start Technique fits
The Linear 3-Part Start Technique shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Linear 3-Part Start Technique: common questions
What muscles does the Linear 3-Part Start Technique work?
The Linear 3-Part Start Technique primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Calves and Quads as supporting muscles.
Is the Linear 3-Part Start Technique suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Linear 3-Part Start Technique is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Linear 3-Part Start Technique?
None. The Linear 3-Part Start Technique is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Linear 3-Part Start Technique a compound or isolation exercise?
The Linear 3-Part Start Technique is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Linear 3-Part Start Technique with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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