Track Sprints
Technique guide
Set-up
- Warm up for at least 10 minutes with easy running, drills and a few build-ups.
How to do it
- Run each repetition fast but controlled for the prescribed distance.
- Walk or jog slowly back to recover fully between repetitions.
- Cool down with easy jogging.
Coaching cues
- Stay relaxed in your face and shoulders.
- Drive with your arms.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the warm-up.
- Cutting the recovery short so later sprints get slow.
Safety
- Stop if you feel a sharp pull in your hamstrings or calves.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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