Legs · Bodyweight
Briskly Walking
How to do the briskly walking, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Carry
- Mechanic
- Compound
How to do it
Walk at a quick, purposeful pace on flat ground or a treadmill, landing heel to toe and swinging your arms naturally. Keep your posture tall and breathing steady, moving fast enough that conversation becomes slightly effortful.
- 1A steady, brisk rhythm through your legs and arm swing
- 2Calves and glutes pushing you forward with each step
- 3Tall posture with relaxed shoulders and steady breathing
Common mistakes
- Slouching or looking down at your feet
- Overstriding so your heel lands far ahead of you
- Holding your breath; keep it steady and rhythmic
Muscles worked
The briskly walking mainly works the glutes, quads, and calves, with the hamstrings, hip flexors, and tibialis anterior assisting.
- GlutesPrimary
- QuadsPrimary
- CalvesPrimary
- HamstringsSupport
- Hip FlexorsSupport
- Tibialis AnteriorSupport
- Lower BackMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
- Lower AbsMinor
- ObliquesMinor
- AdductorsMinor
Kovo programs the briskly walking for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed June 2026.