Cardio exercise

Shuttle Run

How to do it

  1. Set two markers or lines a fixed distance apart, such as 10 to 20 meters.
  2. Start in a low, athletic stance at one marker facing the opposite line.
  3. Sprint hard to the far marker, touching or crossing the line with a hand or foot as required.
  4. Plant the foot and pivot sharply to change direction back toward the starting marker.
  5. Repeat the sprint-and-turn pattern for the prescribed number of shuttles or set time.
  6. Breathe in short, powerful bursts and keep the turns low and controlled rather than standing tall through the pivot.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Biceps FemorisTwo-headed hamstring muscle responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. All Biceps Femoris exercises
CalvesMuscles located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. All Calves exercises

Related Quads exercises

Type
Cardio
Primary muscles
Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris, Calves
Measured in
Reps
Tools
Pace Calculator, Heart Rate Zone Calculator