Moving Claw Series

Moving Claw Series — Start position — Start position

Moving Claw Series — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: None
Category: Plyometrics
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound

Muscles worked

hamstrings
calves
quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

This move helps prepare your running form to help you excel at sprinting. As you run, be sure to flex the knee, aiming to kick your glutes as the hip extends.
Reload the quad as the leg moves back forward, attacking the ground on the next step.
Ensure that as you run, you block with the arms, punching through in a rapid 1-2 motion.

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