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Cardio · Body Weight
Major Groups Muscle Body
Major Groups Muscle Body is an intermediate isolation cardio exercise that works the cardiovascular system (cardio). It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 1-3 rounds of 30-60 seconds, and it burns about 8.6 calories per minute.
- Target
- Cardiovascular System
- Body part
- Cardio
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Cardio
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 1-3 × 30-60 sec
- Calories / min
- ≈ 8.6 kcal
How to do Major Groups Muscle Body
- Stand tall with your back straight, arms by your side, and feet shoulder-width apart.
Form tips
Move slowly and with control through the full range of motion, and stop if you feel pain.
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Major Groups Muscle Body FAQ
What muscles does Major Groups Muscle Body work?
Major Groups Muscle Body mainly works the cardiovascular system in the cardio.
What equipment do you need for Major Groups Muscle Body?
None. Major Groups Muscle Body is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Major Groups Muscle Body should I do?
Start with 1-3 rounds of 30-60 seconds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Major Groups Muscle Body good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler cardio exercises.
How many calories does Major Groups Muscle Body burn?
About 8.6 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 7. Ten minutes of work is roughly 86 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Major Groups Muscle Body?
Other exercises for the cardiovascular system include Indoor Cycling Spinbike Sprint, Ski Ergometer Cross Country Ski Flyes, Indoor Cycling Spinbike and Gym Elliptical Machine Sprint Speed.
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