Setup and loading
Bodyweight.
How to do the carioca quick step step by step
- Athletic stance with your feet together.
- Cross one foot behind, lifting the knee.
- Alternate quickly, moving laterally.
Form cues
- Rotate your hips
- Active arms
Common mistakes
- Stiff movement
Sets and reps for your goal
Speed
4-6 x 10-30 m or 5-10 s · full rest4-8 reps of 10-40 meters (or 3-6 seconds). Full rest: 1 minute for every 10 meters.
Always at 95-100%. If your time gets more than 3-5% slower or your technique falls apart, stop: running tired trains endurance, not speed.
Plyometrics
3-5 x 3-6 jumps · rest 1-2 min3-6 sets of 3-8 jumps. In total, 60-100 contacts per session (40-60 if you're a beginner). Rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.
Short, quiet ground contact. If the jump loses height or your foot sticks to the ground, stop: the set is no longer training reactivity. Two sessions per week, 48 h apart.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
Sports it suits
Gear for this exercise
- Exercise matThick (8-10 mm) for floor work.
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