Quick feet

Muscles worked: Quads, Hamstrings
QuadsHamstrings
🔧 no equipment 🔁 reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Slightly bend knees, lean forward from hips. Rapidly alternate lifting feet 1-3 inches, tapping quickly through the balls of your feet. Pump arms opposite your legs, maintaining a stable upper body and tight core.

Muscles Worked

Rectus FemorisGlute Max
Secondary: Abs

Tips

To minimize impact and maximize speed, focus on staying light on the balls of your toes throughout the exercise, allowing for a quick rebound. Drive your arms vigorously, ensuring they move in opposition to your legs to generate momentum and improve coordination. Engage your core muscles by bracing as if you're about to be punched, which will stabilize your torso and prevent excessive rotation. Aim for fast footwork, focusing on quick, light taps rather than large, powerful steps to increase the exercise's intensity. Keep your eyes focused on a point ahead to maintain balance and proper posture, preventing unnecessary head movement. Lowering your center of gravity by bending your knees slightly will enhance stability and allow for more efficient leg movement.

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