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Incline Walking Treadmill

Challenge yourself with incline walking! Build endurance, burn calories, and tone your legs on the treadmill. A great cardio option.

The Incline Walking Treadmill mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. You'll need: treadmill.

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Required Equipment

Treadmill
Treadmill

Incline Walking Treadmill Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Lower Calf (soleus)

How to do the Incline Walking Treadmill

  1. Start by selecting a treadmill and adjusting the incline to a level that feels challenging but sustainable. Beginners might want to start with a lower incline.

  2. Step onto the treadmill and begin walking at a slow pace to warm up. Be sure to maintain good posture with a slight lean forward from the ankles.

  3. Gradually increase the speed to a steady, brisk pace that elevates your heart rate but still allows you to speak in full sentences.

  4. Keep your hands off the handrails unless necessary for balance. Pumping your arms can increase the intensity and calorie burn of your walk.

  5. Focus on taking smooth, even steps and engaging your core to assist with balance and stability.

  6. Continue walking for the desired duration; this may be based on time (e.g., 30 minutes) or distance (e.g., 2 miles).

  7. At the end of your session, gradually reduce the speed and incline to cool down, walking at an easy pace for a few minutes.

  8. Once finished, carefully exit the treadmill and consider doing some stretching exercises for your lower body to minimize muscle tightness.

Always consult with a fitness professional or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise regimen, especially if you have any medical concerns or conditions.

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Incline Walking Treadmill FAQs

What muscles does the Incline Walking Treadmill work?

The Incline Walking Treadmill mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Incline Walking Treadmill?

Treadmill.

What workout day should the Incline Walking Treadmill go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Incline Walking Treadmill variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Assault Run, Bicycle Recline Walk, Machine Elliptical Skiing and Machine Elliptical Walk.

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