Liftsmith

Run

A compound exercise for the quads and calves, with help from the hamstrings, glutes. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Outdoors or on a track, start with a few easy minutes.
  2. Short, quick steps
  3. Breathe in a steady rhythm

Muscles worked

Equipment

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

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all run alternatives.

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