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Acceleration Training Tip #3 - Lift the Quads

Acceleration Training Tip #3: Lift Your Quads You've got your foot contact dialed in and your ankle preloaded — now it's time to talk about what's happening above the ground. One of the most powerful mechanical drivers of acceleration is something many athletes completely underutilize: how aggressively they lift their thighs. When accelerating, your focus should be on driving your quads up forcefully, creating maximum separation between your legs. This isn't just about looking like a sprinter — there's real physics behind it. The greater the separation between your legs, the more distance and force you can generate into the ground with each stride. Think of it like a rubber band being stretched — the more separation you create, the more explosive the return. Your heel naturally follows the thigh drive upward, and for more advanced athletes, incorporating a forward sweep of that heel adds another layer of power to the movement, loading the hip flexors and setting up an even more aggressive ground strike. This is what separates a sluggish first few steps from an acceleration phase that builds momentum rapidly. Athletes who produce little leg separation tend to "shuffle" out of their start — quick steps but minimal force. Athletes who drive their quads aggressively cover more ground and hit the ground harder with every stride. The result? More force into the ground, more forward drive, and greater distance per stride — all of which translate directly into faster acceleration off the line. Master this in combination with proper foot contact and ankle dorsiflexion, and your first few steps will look and feel completely different. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly acceleration tips and performance coaching content to help you move faster and train smarter.