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back and forth step

back and forth step is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Step:1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2. Step:2 Step forward with your right foot, bending your knee and lowering your body into a lunge position.

Step 3. Step:3 Push off with your right foot and step back to the starting position.

Step 4. Step:4 Repeat the movement with your left foot, alternating legs with each step.

Step 5. Step:5 Continue stepping back and forth, maintaining a steady pace.

Step 6. Step:6 Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

cardiovascular system

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringsglutescalves

Primary body parts

cardio

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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