Quadriceps exercise

Running

How to do the Running with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Keep your feet hip-width apart, feet pointing forward, core engaged, pelvis level, and spine lengthened. Avoid over-striding. Maintain a tall posture as you run. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Strengthen the glutes and core. Your breathing rhythm when running should fit in with…
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Illustration showing the Running
Targets

Muscles worked

Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Treadmill Treadmill
Technique

How to do the Running

  1. 1 Keep your feet hip-width apart, feet pointing forward, core engaged, pelvis level, and spine lengthened.
  2. 2 Avoid over-striding.
  3. 3 Maintain a tall posture as you run.
  4. 4 Keep your shoulders relaxed.
  5. 5 Strengthen the glutes and core.
  6. 6 Your breathing rhythm when running should fit in with the overall rhythm that the rest of your body is working to.