Carioca Quick Step
The Carioca Quick Step is a plyometric exercise. It primarily targets the adductors, with the abdominals, abductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
noneEquipment
noneCategory
plyometrics
Instructions
- 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.