Exercise guide · Beginner · Cardio

Run: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

Running is a fundamental cardiovascular exercise that involves jogging or running in place or over a distance. It primarily targets the cardiovascular system and also engages the lower body muscles.

Primary muscles
Not recorded
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings , Quads , Calves
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Beginner · Cardio
Demonstration of the run
Front view: muscles worked by the run. Secondary: hamstrings, quads and calves.
Back view: muscles worked by the run. Secondary: hamstrings, quads and calves.
Primary Secondary

How to do the run

  1. Step 1: Start by standing upright with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Step 2: Engage your core and keep your upper body relaxed.
  3. Step 3: Begin jogging in place, lifting your knees up towards your chest and landing softly on the balls of your feet.
  4. Step 4: Maintain a steady pace and continue jogging for the desired duration or distance.
  5. Step 5: Remember to breathe deeply and maintain good posture throughout the exercise.

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.