Cardio exercise · body weight
Push to Run
The push to run is a bodyweight exercise that targets your heart and lungs, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Cardio
How to do the push to run
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.
- Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- Quickly bring one knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring the other knee towards your chest.
- Continue alternating knees as fast as you can while maintaining good form.
- Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Work in intervals — for example 30–45 seconds on and 15–30 seconds off for 6–10 rounds — or keep a steady pace for 10–20 minutes.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is your heart and lungs. The quadriceps, hamstrings and calves work as secondary muscles. See all cardio exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
