Jumping Strides

As a precursor to a workout jumping Strides should be used to warm-up the body, this is achieved by raising the heart rate, and pumping more blood through the body. Jumping Strides are a good exercise for strengthening, sculpting and building several muscles/muscle groups, including the quadriceps (or thighs), the gluteus maximus (or buttocks) as well as the hamstrings. A long stride emphasizes the use of the gluteals whereas a short stride emphasizes the quadriceps. The stride is a basic movement that is fairly simple to do for beginners. A stride can be performed using bodyweight alone. However, weight trainers may seek to increase the difficulty using either dumbbells or kettlebells held in each hand, or a barbell held atop the neck and shoulders. Grip strength may be an issue with the dumbbell stride so practitioners may prefer the barbell stride.