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Treadmill Run

Running on a motorized treadmill at a set speed and incline, with pace controlled by the machine.

Primary muscle
Calves, Glutes, Quads
Equipment
Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Cardio
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How to do it

  1. Stand on the side rails, start the belt at a walking speed, and step on once it is moving steadily.
  2. Build to your running speed in stages rather than jumping straight to the target pace.
  3. Run in the middle of the belt with the torso tall and the gaze forward, not down at the console.
  4. Let the arms swing freely instead of holding the rails, so the stride stays natural.
  5. Land under the hips with a quick cadence rather than reaching for the front of the belt.
  6. Slow the belt gradually at the end and walk for a minute before stepping off.

Common mistakes

  • Holding the handrails while running, which alters posture and unloads the stride.
  • Looking down at the belt, which rotates the body forward and weakens running posture.
  • Drifting to the back of the belt, which forces a rushed stride and risks stepping off the edge.
  • Stepping straight onto a fast-moving belt, which is where most treadmill falls happen.

Muscles worked

Primary
CalvesGlutesQuads
Secondary
AbsHamstrings

Good to know

What muscles does the Treadmill Run work?
Mainly the calves, glutes and quads. It also works the abs and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Treadmill Run?
It uses a machine. Without it, the Running Cooldown and the Running Intervals train the same muscles the same way.
Is the Treadmill Run good for beginners?
GymVim rates it beginner.

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