How to Warm Up for the 40 Yard Dash

Running a good time in the 40-yard dash requires properly warming up by relaxing, stretching, and focusing on the proper technique for short sprinting. The 40-yard dash has become a very important barometer used by coaches in football to determine how fast an athlete is and can be. Warming up properly for this event will help you maximize your ability to focus, and produce a favorable time.

Things You'll Need

  • Running shoes
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Instructions

  1. Warming Up for the 40 Yard Dash

    • 1

      Relax by sitting in a calm state and meditating on things that bring a sense of calmness to your mind.

    • 2

      Dress in gear that will help warm the body. Wear leggings and t-shirts or sweatshirts that will bring more heat to the body.

    • 3

      Run two to three 10-yard sprints at full speed. Rest one minute. Run two to three 20-yard sprints.

    • 4

      Perform hamstring, quadriceps, and calf stretches to further loosen up muscles for maximum explosion and speed.

    • 5

      Stand still and work on running arm motion. Use accentuated arm motions to model sprint-running arm movements.

    • 6

      Perfect the first three steps of the 40-yard dash by running several 5-yard dashes concentrating on getting off to a quick start.