Cardio · Body weight · Advanced

How to do Wheel Run

The wheel run is a dynamic exercise that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the core, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves rolling a wheel forward and backward from a plank position, requiring both strength and coordination.

Wheel Run demonstration
Primary muscle
Cardiovascular system
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Cardio

How to do Wheel Run, step by step

  1. Start in a plank position with your hands on the wheel and your body straight.
  2. Engage your core and start rolling the wheel forward by extending your arms.
  3. Continue rolling until your body is fully extended and your arms are overhead.
  4. Reverse the movement by pulling the wheel back towards your body, using your core and arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Wheel Run mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

Track Wheel Run in SPLYT

Wheel 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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