Carioca Quick Step

Carioca Quick Step — Start position — Start position

Carioca Quick Step — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: None
Category: Plyometrics
Level: Beginner

Muscles worked

adductors
abdominals
abductors
calves
glutes
hamstrings
quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Begin with your feet a few inches apart and your left arm up in a relaxed, athletic position.
With your right foot, quick step behind and pull the knee up.
Fire your arms back up when you pull the right knee, being sure that your knee goes straight up and down. Avoid turning your feet as you move and continue to look forward as you move to the side.

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