Cardio · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Short Stride Run
Short stride run is a cardiovascular exercise performed by running with quick, short steps, either in place or moving forward. It primarily targets the cardiovascular system and also engages the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Cardio
How to do Short Stride Run, step by step
- Find an open space or a treadmill to perform the exercise.
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Start jogging in place, lifting your knees high and pumping your arms.
- After a few seconds, start taking short strides forward, maintaining a quick pace.
- Continue running with short strides for the desired duration or distance.
Muscles worked
Short Stride Run mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Short Stride Run in SPLYT
Short Stride Run is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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