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Treadmill intervals

A compound exercise for the quads and calves, with help from the hamstrings, glutes. Equipment: treadmill.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Set a fast and an easy speed you can switch between.
  2. Run the fast pace for the work time
  3. Walk or jog easy through the rest

Muscles worked

Treadmill intervals: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and calves highlighted

Equipment

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