Plyometrics

Carioca Quick Step

The carioca quick step is a beginner plyometrics exercise for your adductors, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Adductors
Also works
Abs, Abductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Carioca Quick Step, starting position
Start
Carioca Quick Step, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the carioca quick step