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Downhill Quad Tendon Prep Drills
Downhill quad tendon prep drills use controlled eccentrics to ready quads and patellar tendons before steep descent training blocks.
Downhill quad tendon prep drills include slow step-downs, split squat lowers, and short eccentric single-leg squats two to three times weekly—building patellar tendon and quad tolerance before mountain season. Two to three sets of six to ten controlled reps per leg beat high-rep bouncing.
Pair with calf and glute work for knee tracking.
Common questions
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When should quad prep drills start before a mountain ultra?
Six to eight weeks out, two to three times weekly—before you spike downhill running volume. Stop adding load if front-knee pain is sharp, not dull.
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