Elliptical intervals
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the hamstrings, chest. Equipment: cross trainer.
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand tall on the elliptical, hands on the moving handles.
- Push hard with higher resistance for the work interval
- Ease off to recover between them
Muscles worked

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