Knees bend significantly
The straight-leg mechanic is lost; becomes a regular running drill.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Sport · Full Body
Straight-Leg Bound
Coaching cues
- Run forward with completely straight legs — no knee bend
- Strike the ground with a dorsiflexed foot directly under the hip
- Arms drive aggressively; tall posture throughout
- Develops hamstring stiffness and ankle ground contact mechanics
Common faults 2
Heel striking on each contact
The hamstring stiffness stimulus requires ball-of-foot contact.
Overactive muscles
GastrocnemiusSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch — gastroc (knee straight)↗