Place Jog
Description
Place jog is the simple drill of jogging in place at a steady pace. Lifting the knees alternately while staying in one spot, you elevate the heart rate and build cardio endurance. The drill works in any space and is a strong warmup or cardio circuit option.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Place Jog Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Bring your arms up to a running position with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Brace your core and stay light on your feet.
- Begin lifting your knees alternately at a steady pace.
- Mimic running arm motion with arms swinging in opposition to legs.
- Land softly on the balls of the feet.
- Maintain a steady rhythm with knees coming up to about hip height.
- Continue jogging in place for the duration of the set.
Place Jog Form & Visual
Place Jog Benefits
- No equipment or space required
- Builds cardio endurance
- Easy to scale by adjusting pace
- Useful for warmups and circuits
- Develops running mechanics
- Time-efficient cardio
Place Jog Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gastrocnemius
- Hip flexors
Place Jog Variations & Alternatives
- High Knees
- Jumping Jack
- Skipping
- Mountain Climber
