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Hill sprints

A compound exercise for the glutes and quads, with help from the hamstrings, calves. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Find a steady slope of 20 to 40 metres.
  2. Sprint up with high knees and strong arms
  3. Walk back down to recover

Muscles worked

Hill sprints: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and quads highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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