Buff Performance

In Badminton, speed isn’t just about your feet — it’s about how your hamstrings and quads work together.

1️⃣ Hamstrings start the movement
They drive the hip back and initiate acceleration when you react to the shuttle.
➡️ Roughly 60% hamstrings / 40% quads

2️⃣ Quads take the load
As your foot lands and the knee bends, the quads absorb force and push you forward into lunges or jumps.
➡️ Roughly 60% quads / 40% hamstrings

3️⃣ Hamstrings control the brakes
During quick stops and direction changes, the hamstrings slow the leg down and protect the knee.

4️⃣ Together they create speed
Over a full rally it’s almost a 50/50 partnership between hamstrings and quads to accelerate, decelerate and move efficiently.

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