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Hamstrings

Linear 3-Part Start Technique

Linear 3-Part Start Technique (Start)Linear 3-Part Start Technique (End)

A sprint-start drill where you practice a three-part push, lean and drive.

Primary musclesHamstrings
Secondary musclesCalvesQuadriceps

Energy burned

≈ 31 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.4 kcal/min

Estimate range 23–39 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked20 %
Effort during a set9.9 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Stand in a staggered start with your front foot behind a line.
  2. 2Lean slightly forward.

How to perform

  1. 1Lean forward until you start to fall.
  2. 2Push hard off the ground and drive your knee.
  3. 3Take your first steps low and powerful.
  4. 4Rise gradually to upright.

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