Which muscle group is primarily responsible for horizontal propulsion during linear sprinting?
A) quadriceps
B) gastrocnemius
C) hamstrings
D) soleus

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The hamstrings are primarily responsible for horizontal propulsion during linear sprinting. The quadriceps are more involved in knee extension and the gastrocnemius and soleus are primarily involved in ankle plantar flexion.

Which Muscle Group Is Primarily Responsible for Horizontal Propulsion During