PURPOSE
The Shin Burn is the fifth exercise in Running Drill 4.
This exercise reduces the tendency to heel strike by fatiguing the muscle that supports the heel strike.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as an individual Soldier conducts it with a coach or partner to assist:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the runner is the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs and arms relaxed at the side.
The partner kneels to the front left side of the runner, with one hand on the top of the runner’s left foot and the other hand on the back of the runner’s left knee to prevent knee extension.
COUNT
● From the starting position, the runner raises the left foot while the partner holds the foot down.
REPETITIONS
Repeat this movement up to 5 times on each foot before running a short distance or 3–5 seconds.