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20-Meter Shuttle Run
Search Google20-Meter Shuttle Run is a intermediate running exercise using cones and running shoes. It primarily trains cardiovascular system and quadriceps. Use a repeatable setup, a pain-free range of motion, and a level of resistance that preserves the intended position.
- Primary
- cardiovascular system, quadriceps
- Secondary
- glutes, hamstrings, calves, core
- Equipment
- cones, running shoes
- Mechanic
- compound
Setup
- — Prepare the turf lane and clear the movement area.
- — Set your stance, grip, and starting position before beginning 20-meter shuttle run.
- — Begin with a light load and increase it only while every repetition stays controlled.
Execution
- — Accelerate under control, lower the center of mass before the line, plant cleanly, and reaccelerate without twisting the knee.
- — Continue for the programmed work interval or duration, adjusting the pace before technique or control changes.
Breathing & coaching
- — Breathe rhythmically instead of holding your breath during the effort.
- — Use the recovery interval to regain calm, controlled breathing.
- — Accelerate under control, lower the center of mass before the line, plant cleanly, and reaccelerate without twisting the knee.
- — Keep pressure and tempo even from side to side.
Progressions
- — Longer or slightly faster 20-meter shuttle run intervals
Regressions
- — Shorter or lower-intensity 20-meter shuttle run intervals