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Short stride run

Beginner

Short stride run is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the full body, also working the quads, hamstrings, and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Full body

Also works

QuadsHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Conditioning
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Distance and time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Find an open space or a treadmill to perform the exercise.
  2. 2Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  3. 3Start jogging in place, lifting your knees high and pumping your arms.
  4. 4After a few seconds, start taking short strides forward, maintaining a quick pace.
  5. 5Continue running with short strides for the desired duration or distance.

What to do instead

  • Stationary bike runMachine
  • RunBodyweight
  • Run (equipment)Bodyweight
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  • Quick feet runBodyweight
  • Walking on incline treadmillMachine

Harder variations

  • Backwards runBodyweight
  • Push to runBodyweight
  • Wheel runBodyweight
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