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Straight-Leg Bound

Hamstrings · Glutes · Calves · Bodyweight

Straight-Leg Bound

How to do it

  1. Travel forward bounding from foot to foot while keeping the knees nearly locked straight.
  2. Pull each leg down and back with an active pawing motion, landing on the forefoot under the hip.
  3. Keep the torso tall and use a stiff, rhythmic arm swing.
  4. Also known as the dribble drill.
Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Glutes · Calves
Equipment
Bodyweight

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