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short stride run

short stride run exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: cardiovascular system. Equipment: body weight.

short stride run exercise demonstration
Target muscle
cardiovascular system
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
cardio
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

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