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.
Hinge strength and hip extension focus with knee-drive step-ups to support acceleration.
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Barbell Hip Thrust
Dumbbell Step-up with Knee Raise
Lateral Step-up with Knee Drive
Barbell Hip Thrust with Resistance Band
Squat pattern for force, then single-leg progression and step-ups for stability and sprint carryover.
Barbell High Bar Squat
Walking Lunge
Dumbbell Step-Up
Single Leg Step Up on Bench
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Barbell Hip Thrust
Hinge and thrust top-up with mixed knee-drive step-ups to groove sprint mechanics under fatigue.
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Knee Raise Step-up
Dumbbell Step-up with Knee Raise
Lateral Step-up with Knee Drive
Barbell Sumo Deadlift