Strengthen Cardio with Lateral Sprint In Place

Lateral Sprint In Place

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Begin with your feet positioned about hip-width apart. As you initiate the movement, lift one leg briskly to just below a 90-degree angle. As you do this, simultaneously raise the opposite arm, while the other arm remains down. Your palms should be oriented towards each other, ensuring that your arm and leg movements are synchronized and harmonious. As you lower one leg, quickly switch to raise the other leg, mirroring the motion with the opposite arm. The focus should be on speed and coordination, imitating the arm-leg movement sequence you would use in an actual sprint.

Common Mistakes

Not lifting the knee high enough can diminish the effectiveness of the exercise. Also, ensure that you're not leaning forward or backward too much as it can disrupt balance and coordination. Another common pitfall is not maintaining the rhythm between the opposite arm and leg movement, leading to less effective coordination.

Breathing

Maintain a rhythmic breathing pattern. Typically, inhale as one foot goes down and exhale as the other foot rises, adjusting your breathing to match your pace and comfort level.

Muscle Focus

Primary Focus Area

Cardiovascular System

Secondary Focus Area

Lower Body, Core, Shoulders, Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae

Tertiary Focus Area

Chest