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Illustration of the Shuttle Runs: Decelerate before the turn - the change of direction is what costs you.
compound · Cardio

Shuttle Runs

Shuttle Runs is a compound cardio movement for full body, using no equipment. It also works quads, glutes and calves. 8 sets of 10 x 20m, 2 min rest.

Primary muscle
Full Body
Equipment
None — bodyweight
Difficulty
Advanced
Sets and reps
8 × 10 x 20m
Rest
90s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Mark two lines 20 metres apart on turf or a court.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Decelerate before the turn - the change of direction is what costs you.

  3. 3
    Work it

    8 sets of 10 x 20m, resting about 2 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Full Body does most of the work. Quads, glutes and calves take the rest.

Full Body exercisesquadsglutescalves