CardioBeginnerHip flexorsQuadricepsCalves
Movement atlas
Power march (in place)
Marche rapide sur place
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- Category
- Cardio
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Hip flexors, Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Description
March energetically in place, driving knees up and swinging arms.
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Instructions
- 1Stand tall with feet under the hips, eyes forward, and the abs lightly braced.
- 2Drive one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward, then place the foot back under the hips.
- 3Alternate at a brisk but controlled pace, roll through the feet without jumping, and keep the torso stable.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning backward to lift the knees higher.
- Stomping the feet or turning the march into an uncontrolled run.
- Using small, passive arm movements that reduce the overall rhythm.
Tips
- Stand tall with feet under the hips, eyes forward, and the abs lightly braced.
- Drive one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward, then place the foot back under the hips.
- Alternate at a brisk but controlled pace, roll through the feet without jumping, and keep the torso stable.
Equipment
Bodyweight
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