Exercise technique

quick feet run

A fast-feet drill performed in place to elevate heart rate and improve leg turnover. Run on the balls of your feet with short, rapid steps while keeping an athletic, upright posture.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and elbows at about 90 degrees.
  2. Engage your core and lean your torso forward just a few degrees, staying on the balls of your feet.
  3. Begin taking very short, rapid steps in place, minimizing ground contact time.
  4. Pump your arms in opposition to your legs while keeping shoulders relaxed and down.
  5. Keep hips level, torso upright, and land quietly on the forefoot—avoid heel striking and excessive vertical bounce.
  6. Maintain a brisk, steady rhythm for the prescribed time; stop if posture or cadence breaks down.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Abs.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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