Hill sprints
A compound exercise for the glutes and quads, with help from the hamstrings, calves. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Find a steady slope of 20 to 40 metres.
- Sprint up with high knees and strong arms
- Walk back down to recover
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
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