Curated Action

Set Position & Joint Angles

Track & Field / Sprinting

Set Position & Joint Angles is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Set Position & Joint Angles

Execution of the set position establishing hip height, arm tension, and leg angles in the blocks. Sets, reps, and rest are not specified.

Key points

  • Maintain rigid tension through fingertips, arms, shoulders, and upper back
  • Push actively against the block pads through calves, hamstrings, and glutes
  • Elevate hips so the front leg and torso create approximately a 45-degree angle to the track
  • Keep both legs bent like coiled springs rather than locking the front or rear knee straight

Common mistakes

Hips set too low with a flat back, or straightening the rear leg completely without coiled tension.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 14 sec
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