Wind Sprints
- Main muscles
- Abs
- Also works
- None listed
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Pull
How to do it
- Hang from a pull-up bar using a pronated grip. Your arms and legs should be extended. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by quickly raising one knee as high as you can. Do not swing your body or your legs. 3
- Immediately reverse the motion, returning that leg to the starting position. Simultaneously raise the opposite knee as high as possible.
- Continue alternating between legs until the set is complete.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Wind Sprints work?
- Mainly the abs.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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