Exercise guide · Beginner · Cardio

Walking on Incline Treadmill: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

Walking on an incline treadmill is a cardiovascular exercise performed on a treadmill with the incline set to increase intensity. It primarily targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.

Primary muscles
Not recorded
Secondary muscles
Quads , Calves , Hamstrings
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Level · type
Beginner · Cardio
Demonstration of the walking on incline treadmill
Front view: muscles worked by the walking on incline treadmill. Secondary: quads, calves and hamstrings.
Back view: muscles worked by the walking on incline treadmill. Secondary: quads, calves and hamstrings.
Primary Secondary

How to do the walking on incline treadmill

  1. Step 1: Adjust the incline level on the treadmill to your desired intensity.
  2. Step 2: Stand on the treadmill with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Step 3: Start walking at a comfortable pace, ensuring that you maintain proper form.
  4. Step 4: Engage your core muscles and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
  5. Step 5: Continue walking on the incline treadmill for the desired duration of your cardio workout.
  6. Step 6: Gradually decrease the incline and speed of the treadmill to cool down before stopping.

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.