Linear Acceleration Wall Drill
How to do the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Calves, Glutes, Quads
Bodyweight
How to do the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill
- 1
Lean at around 45 degrees against a wall. Your feet should be together, glutes contracted.
- 2
Begin by lifting your right knee quickly, pausing, and then driving it straight down into the ground.
- 3
Switch legs, raising the opposite knee, and then attacking the ground straight down.
- 4
Repeat once more with your right leg, and as soon as the right foot strikes the ground hammer them out rapidly, alternating left and right as fast as you can.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Linear Acceleration Wall Drill set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your hamstrings volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill fits
The Linear Acceleration Wall Drill shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Linear Acceleration Wall Drill: common questions
What muscles does the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill work?
The Linear Acceleration Wall Drill primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Quads as supporting muscles.
Is the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Linear Acceleration Wall Drill 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 Acceleration Wall Drill?
None. The Linear Acceleration Wall Drill is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Linear Acceleration Wall Drill a compound or isolation exercise?
The Linear Acceleration Wall Drill 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 Acceleration Wall Drill with correct form?
Lean at around 45 degrees against a wall. Your feet should be together, glutes contracted. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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