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Calves · Intermediate

Treadmill Incline Run

Incline treadmill running for aerobic conditioning with greater uphill leg and cardiovascular demand.

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Exercise overview

Training details

CalvesTibialis Anterior

Equipment

Treadmill

Sets × time

3 × 40 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Step onto the treadmill safely, set the prescribed incline, and build gradually to the target speed.
  2. 02Run with a slight whole-body lean from the ankles while keeping the torso long.
  3. 03Use short, quick steps that land beneath the body and drive the arms naturally.
  4. 04Avoid holding the rails or bending forward at the waist as fatigue increases.
  5. 05Maintain the assigned effort, then reduce the speed and incline gradually before stopping.

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