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EXERCISE // 108 · Speed + Agility
Acceleration Sprint
Legs · Glutes · Hamstrings
Speed / Agility · Sprint · Field
Learning curve Moderate ●●○
Speed + AgilityACE.FIT
Acceleration Sprint
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Why do it?
Trains your first few steps. Fully recover between reps.
Quick cues
Lean forwardPush the ground backFull rest
How to do it
- 01Start in a split stance.
- 02Drive out low and push the ground back.
- 03Sprint 10–20 m, then walk back and rest fully.
Common mistakes
- Standing up too early
- Short rest turning it into conditioning
How you progress
Time + Speed + Movement quality
Used in // AFL · ATHLETE
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