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Parachute Run

AdvancedCardioTier T4

Stand on a curved treadmill deck with the waist belt fastened. Drive forward into a sprint, pushing the deck back under each foot. Sprint at full speed against the rising resistance.

Targets: Hip

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

Home Options

  • strap or belt

Dosage

4

Sets

20 sec

Reps / Time

90 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Put on the waist belt or harness, or select the parachute position.
  • Stand on the curved deck ready to sprint.
  1. He stands tall on the curved treadmill deck wearing the waist belt; the tether line runs taut from the belt to the front of the frame, feet set under the hips.

    Step 1 of 5

    Stand on the curved deck with the waist belt fastened and the tether running forward to the frame.

  2. He leans into the drive: torso inclined forward, one leg extended behind pushing the deck backward while the front knee lifts, the tether loaded against the belt.

    Step 2 of 5

    Drive forward into the sprint, pushing the deck back under each foot against the resistance.

  3. He is in full stride on the curved deck, one foot striking under the hips and the other leg swinging through, torso tall-leaning, the tether hard against the belt.

    Step 3 of 5

    Sprint at full speed, legs cycling fast as the deck resists harder.

  4. He holds the sprint on the curved deck, the opposite leg now striking under the hips, torso driving forward, the tether still loaded against the belt.

    Step 4 of 5

    Keep the full-speed effort going against the progressive resistance.

  5. He stands tall on the curved treadmill deck wearing the waist belt; the tether line runs taut from the belt to the front of the frame, feet set under the hips.

    Step 5 of 5

    Stand on the curved deck with the waist belt fastened and the tether running forward to the frame.

Safety Information

Sprint at full speed driving against the progressive air resistance, noting that the faster the run the harder it gets. Anyone with a shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, back or balance problem should ask a physical therapist or physician before attempting this exercise and stop at pain or dizziness. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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Printed from clapmove.com. ClapMove is not a replacement for professional medical advice — always consult a healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.