How to do Carioca Quick Step

Muscles worked

Main: Inner thighs. Also: Abs, Obliques, Glutes, Calves, Hamstrings, Quads.

Step by step

1. Begin with your feet a few inches apart and your left arm up in a relaxed, athletic position.
2. With your right foot, quick step behind and pull the knee up.
3. Fire your arms back up when you pull the right knee, being sure that your knee goes straight up and down. Avoid turning your feet as you move and continue to look forward as you move to the side.

Similar exercises

• Lateral Bound
• Lateral Box Jump
• Lateral Cone Hops
• Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
• Backward Medicine Ball Throw
• Bench Jump

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.