Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Wind Sprints
Wind sprints are high-intensity running intervals performed over a short distance or time, focusing on explosive speed and cardiovascular endurance. They primarily target the abs for stabilization, while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Wind Sprints, step by step
- Find an open space or a track to perform the exercise.
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Begin running as fast as you can, pumping your arms and driving your knees up.
- Continue sprinting for a specific distance or time period.
- Rest and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Wind Sprints works your abs as the main mover, with help from your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Wind Sprints in SPLYT
Wind Sprints is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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