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Exercises

Carioca

Also known as Grapevine and Karaoke

What It Is

A sideways grapevine step that warms up your hips and sharpens the footwork and coordination you need for any sport.

How to Do It

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms out for balance. Travel sideways, crossing your trail foot in front, stepping out, then crossing it behind. Each trip across is one rep. You need about 15 feet of clear floor. Switch sides each rep.

Tips

Turn your hips with each crossover while your shoulders face forward. Stay light on the balls of your feet.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Mobility. Moves your joints through their range to warm up and loosen stiff areas.

Engagement

Unilateral (Alternating). Each rep alternates between sides.

Primary Muscles

Equipment

No equipment needed.

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