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Swimming Stepback

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The 'Swimming Stepback' exercise combines dynamic movement with muscle engagement to improve cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and balance. It involves stepping backward while mimicking a swimming motion with the arms, creating an effective full-body workout.

How to do it

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
  2. Step backward with one foot while bringing your arms forward in a swimming motion.
  3. Push through the front foot to return to the starting position.
  4. Alternate legs and continue the motion, maintaining a fluid arm movement.
  5. Focus on maintaining balance and breathing steadily throughout.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis

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