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    Sprint Prep Legs

    Sprint Prep Legs

    Glutes & Legs
    Intermediate
    3 routines

    Intermediate sprint-prep lower-body plan: hinge and hip extension power, unilateral control, and knee-drive step-ups. Builds posterior-chain strength, elastic stiffness, and sprint-specific mechanics. 45–60 minutes.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Posterior Chain Power

    Intermediate

    Hinge strength and hip extension focus with knee-drive step-ups to support acceleration.

    1. Barbell Sumo Deadlift

      4 sets
      5 reps
      120s rest
    2. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

      3 sets
      8 reps
      90s rest
    3. Barbell Hip Thrust

      3 sets
      8 reps
      90s rest
    4. Dumbbell Step-up with Knee Raise

      3 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    5. Lateral Step-up with Knee Drive

      3 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    6. Barbell Hip Thrust with Resistance Band

      2 sets
      12 reps
      75s rest

    Day 2 — Squat Strength & Unilateral Balance

    Intermediate

    Squat pattern for force, then single-leg progression and step-ups for stability and sprint carryover.

    1. Barbell High Bar Squat

      4 sets
      5 reps
      120s rest
    2. Walking Lunge

      3 sets
      12 reps
      75s rest
    3. Dumbbell Step-Up

      3 sets
      10 reps
      60s rest
    4. Single Leg Step Up on Bench

      3 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    5. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

      2 sets
      10 reps
      75s rest
    6. Barbell Hip Thrust

      2 sets
      10 reps
      75s rest

    Day 3 — Acceleration Finishers

    Intermediate

    Hinge and thrust top-up with mixed knee-drive step-ups to groove sprint mechanics under fatigue.

    1. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

      3 sets
      8 reps
      90s rest
    2. Barbell Hip Thrust

      3 sets
      8 reps
      90s rest
    3. Barbell Knee Raise Step-up

      3 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    4. Dumbbell Step-up with Knee Raise

      2 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    5. Lateral Step-up with Knee Drive

      2 sets
      8 reps
      60s rest
    6. Barbell Sumo Deadlift

      3 sets
      5 reps
      120s rest
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