Exercise Lab

Backward Run

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Leg warm-up
  • Leg co-ordination
  • Agility

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Description

  • Make sure you have plenty of room behind you.
  • Keep your chest up and slightly lower your center of gravity.
  • Quickly run backwards, swinging your elbows and allowing your hands to move forwards and backwards.
  • Running forward, pull your knees up as high as possible with each stride.

ProTip

  • Take relaxed strides but keep your balance!

Mistakes

  • Dragging the feet
  • Hunching
  • Slow, lazy movement