Walking on the Spot
How to Do Walking on the Spot
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
- Bend your arms so that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle and your forearms are close to your ribcage.
- When ready, begin walking on the spot by alternating steps between your left and right foot
- Allow your arms to match the motion of your steps
- Repeat this process, maintaining balance throughout, for the specified amount of time or reps
Related Calves And Quadriceps Exercises
Walking on the Spot Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Walking on the Spot targets calves and quadriceps and also works abs. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Wide stance / sumo barbell squats, long jumps / squat jumps and sprints. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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