Muscle Groups Involved
- Calves - Primary
- Tibialis - Primary
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
- Use a turned off treadmill and push against the resistance of the motor.
- Step toe to heel.
- Your toe should be about 1-3 inches behind your other heel for each step.
- Lean forwards if you don't feel your legs working hard enough.
- Perform all 10 minutes for best results.
Description
Backwards walking on a treadmill is a beneficial exercise for strengthening the knees and surrounding muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This exercise helps improve balance, co
Common Mistakes
Do not land on your heels or toes. Aim to firmly place the ball of your foo
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Pro Tips
Experiment with different foot placement and work on the parts that are the
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Purpose
Walking Backwards places more emphasis on the quadriceps, specially the low
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Form
Use a mirror, camera or friend to ensure that you are taking full steps bac
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