Cardio · Regular
Shuttle Run
Short runs back and forth between two lines with quick turns, building speed, braking and change of direction.
Demo by Dre, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- quads, glutes; also hamstrings, calves, adductors
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 30 seconds
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Mark two lines about 5 metres apart on a non-slip surface with clear space around you. Run to the far line, touch it with your hand, turn and run back.
While you move
- Drop your hips to turn
- Touch the line, push away
- Short steps into the turn
- Drive out fast
Avoid
- Turning tall and upright with no hip drop
- Slamming into the turn on a straight leg
Take care if you have trouble with jumping or landing, your knees or your ankles.