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Karolina Pliskova in Two-Piece Workout Gear is in "Full Swing"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Karolina Pliskova is a successful tennis player who even has her own tennis academy. Pliskova recently appeared in an Instagram advertisement for the academy. In it, she is seen on the court. The academy captioned the post, “@karolinapliskova in a full swing at Pliskova Tennis Academy 💣☄️🔥💥Do you also want to achieve excellence? Join us on court!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karolina Pliskova stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Plays Tennis

Pliskova plays tennis to keep herself in shape. Better Health reports that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including: increasing aerobic capacities, lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure, improving metabolic function, increasing bone density, lowering body fat.”

2. She Strength Trains

Pliskova shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She does a lot of strength training. In this video, she is seen using weights and dragging a cart. The Mayo Clinic reports, “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

3. She Does Squats

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Pliskova likes to do squats. In the previous video, she is seen doing them at two gym machines. Allina Health states that squats are very effective. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

4. She Runs

Pliskova does a lot of running on the court. She also runs on the treadmill in her previous Instagram video. Pliskova is also seen doing running drills in this video. She captioned the post, “Loved my stay here,thanks for all the hours of work💪❣️ @equeliteferrero @albertolledoquiles @ma.trainsmarter @bigsascha.”

5. She Hikes

Pliskova enjoys hiking. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in La Concha. Piedmont reports that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile. Being outside in the sunshine provides the body with vitamin D.”

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Karolina Pliskova is a successful tennis player who even has her own tennis academy. Pliskova recently appeared in an Instagram advertisement for the academy. In it, she is seen on the court. The academy captioned the post, “@karolinapliskova in a full swing at Pliskova Tennis Academy 💣☄️🔥💥Do you also want to achieve excellence? Join us on court!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karolina Pliskova stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Plays Tennis

Pliskova plays tennis to keep herself in shape. Better Health reports that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including: increasing aerobic capacities, lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure, improving metabolic function, increasing bone density, lowering body fat.”

2. She Strength Trains

Pliskova shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She does a lot of strength training. In this video, she is seen using weights and dragging a cart. The Mayo Clinic reports, “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

3. She Does Squats

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Pliskova likes to do squats. In the previous video, she is seen doing them at two gym machines. Allina Health states that squats are very effective. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

4. She Runs

Pliskova does a lot of running on the court. She also runs on the treadmill in her previous Instagram video. Pliskova is also seen doing running drills in this video. She captioned the post, “Loved my stay here,thanks for all the hours of work💪❣️ @equeliteferrero @albertolledoquiles @ma.trainsmarter @bigsascha.”

5. She Hikes

Pliskova enjoys hiking. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in La Concha. Piedmont reports that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile. Being outside in the sunshine provides the body with vitamin D.”

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Tennis Star Victoria Azarenka Says "Here I Am"

“If you’re not having at least a little bit of fun, you’re not doing it right."

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Victoria Azarenka is hitting tennis balls – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the professional athlete shows off her impressive physique in an exercise set while on the court. “Here I am,” she writes across the Instagram video. “If you’re not having at least a little bit of fun, you’re not doing it right,” she added in the caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Smoothies

Victoria likes to drink her nutrients. “A smoothie with raspberry, banana, mint, almond milk and almond butter. And a bit of granola on top,” is one of her favorite fuel-up treats. “It's gluten-free and vegan. It's healthy and has all-natural nutrients to start the day. It gives me lots of energy and is naturally sweet!” she told ESPN.

Power Exercises

Victoria focuses on developing fast-twitch muscles. “I do power exercises like medicine ball throws and I recently, like a year ago, started doing olympic weightlifting because it's the most complex movement with the most explosiveness and power in it to help you extend faster and get to the first step faster,” she says.

Stretching

“For me it was a lot of educating myself to just understand, first of all, how the body works so I knew what to do. I'm constantly reading and learning injury prevention. Basically, injury prevention is discipline,” she told Elite Daily. Stretching has been key. “It was also a lot about mindset, 'cause I hate doing it -- like, I absolutely hate stretching. But once I started to understand it a little bit more, it became fun for me,” she says.

Cold Plunge

An aesthetically pleasing ice plunge bath.

She also recovers with cold plunges. “Ice baths are another alternative, they are most common because cryotherapy is not everywhere. We have it at the tournaments, so after the matches it's very efficient, especially somewhere really hot,” she says.

She Tried A Vegan Diet

Victoria is not a fan of the vegan lifestyle. “I wanted to be vegan because I love animals, but it was the worst thing I could've done for my body and my body wasn't recovering. So I had to learn it the hard way... but that was fine. Every body is unique. You can't really find out [about your body] without experimenting and learning,” she said.

Training

To avoid injury Azarenka has a long training period and increases focus on her physical conditioning. “I will have, this time, an extended preseason. I want to get at least eight good weeks of training before I go to do my season, but usually it's about five to six weeks. And you start mainly with general physical training for two weeks, just really hard work getting your base endurance, etc., and then it goes more into tennis,” she told Elite Daily.

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Golfer Nelly Korda is "Beautiful"

Olympic champion and pro golfer Nelly Korda reveals her fitness secrets and daily habits.

Nelly Korda on the 10th tee during the final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational 2024.
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Nelly Korda, a professional golfer with an illustrious career, has won 14 WPGA Tour titles and a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics. Known for her skill and determination on the course, Korda also made waves as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. A few weeks ago, she shared highlights of her November on Instagram, featuring moments with friends, her dog, and coffee breaks.

She Took a Break

Ahead of the Le Golf National, Korda talked about why she took a break in a press conference. “My parents have always said, it’s very important to put your head down, grind, go to the gym but it’s also important to recharge your battery because sometimes with all the obligations that you maybe have off the golf course, and then all the emotions that you feel on the golf course that you go through, all the adrenaline, it tears at you a little bit. So it’s good to kind of step away and to recharge your batteries and to come back a little bit more fresh.”

She Does Lunges

Korda shared this video on Instagram of herself doing different exercises. One thing she is seen doing is lunges. The Mayo Clinic states that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Squats

Nelly Korda does squats with weights and a barbell.

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Korda is also seen doing squats with a barbell and resistance band in the previous Instagram video. Squats have a lot of benefits. Allina Health says, “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong. Include squats in your exercise routine two to three days a week to reap the benefits from this dynamite move. Rest at least one day to allow muscle recovery.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

Nelly Korda is doing a weighted hip thrust.

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Korda is also seen doing hip thrusts with a weight in the previous Instagram video. Gymless states that the exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Hip thrusts are more than a fitness trend; they’re a critical element of a well-rounded fitness regimen. With consistent practice and attention to form, you can tap into the significant benefits of this exercise for improved athletic performance, posture, and injury prevention.”

She Strength Trains

Nelly Korda is seen deadlifting.

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Korda likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. In the previous Instagram video, she is seen using weights. Korda is seen using weighted machines in this Instagram video. According to The Mayo Clinic, strength training is very beneficial. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

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Karolína Plíšková, one of the tennis world’s top-ranked athletes, is known not only for her impressive skills on the court but also for her dedication to fitness. Recently, she gave fans a glimpse into her workout routine by sharing a post in her two-piece workout gear, enjoying some downtime in the great outdoors. Balancing strength training, cardio, and outdoor activities, Plíšková demonstrates how she keeps her body in top condition for her demanding sport. From weightlifting to hiking, the tennis star emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong, flexible, and well-rounded physique, all while making time for rest and relaxation. Here's how she stays in peak shape year-round.


1. She Lifts Weights

To get into shape to hit the courts, Plíšková lifts heavy weights. “Strength training, whether performed with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health,” CNN reports. “Also known as resistance training, it increases muscular strength, endurance and bone density.”

2. She Does TRX Workouts

A quick way to strengthen and tone is to do TRX workouts, which Plíšková does in this video. “TRX is a phenomenal alternative to weight machines as it’s portable. In addition, it can be done anywhere plus the gym, home or even on the road,” the Trifocus Academy states. “Plus, suspension training is an efficient training tool for people of all levels of fitness as it’s adjustable. The site adds, “By altering the angle of your body, or where you stand, you are able to make exercises more difficult or easier. In addition, TRX is a safe way to train many people with knee and back issues as it lowers the pressure on those areas.”

3. She Uses a Medicine Ball

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Another go-to workout for the tennis star is a medicine ball, which she paired with her TRX workout. “Medicine balls are weighted exercise tools that are great for building strength, especially in your core muscles, and enhancing your power and coordination,” TRX Training states on their site. “When you use medicine balls for exercises like throws, slams, or rotational movements, you're working multiple muscle groups at once. This can boost your calorie burn, increase muscle endurance, and improve your athletic performance.”

4. She Hikes

To break up the routine of the gym, but still getting a good workout, hiking is a great way to burn calories, while enjoying the outdoors. Plíšková posted herself hiking and taking in the beautiful view from the top of a mountain with the caption, “Sunday hike.” “Going up and down hills gets the heart pumping, creating a great cardio workout,” Piedmont states on their site. “Like most cardio exercises, hiking helps reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some cancers.

5. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

To stay in top-notch shape, Plíšková does a variety of exercises and mixes up her routine with cardio. According to Ohio Health, there’s many reasons to switch up your workouts. “Your body has a way of becoming too accustomed to routine activity, which prevents you from progressing toward your fitness goals. Challenge your body at least twice a week to a workout that you aren’t used to.” The site states, “For instance, instead of running on the treadmill or the road, head for a wooded trail or local park. This minor tweak will have your body working harder as it adjusts to the new terrain and in turn, build muscle and cardiovascular endurance as well as burn more calories.”

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Tennis Player Victoria Azarenka in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Ready" in New Gear

“I’ve got the shoes, I’ve got the dress, that makes me…ready."

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Victoria Azarenka, a world-class tennis player, is always preparing for her next big match, and she recently shared a glimpse of her routine on Instagram. As she geared up for the US Open, she proudly showed off her new workout gear with the caption, “I’ve got the shoes, I’ve got the dress, that makes me…ready for the @usopen ✨.” From her disciplined approach to injury prevention to her love of various workouts, Azarenka’s fitness regimen reflects the dedication of a true champion. Here’s how she stays in top shape.


1. She Plays Tennis

Tennis is one of the ways that Azarenka stays in shape. The sport has a lot of health benefits. The Columbia Association states, “Tennis is an ace for stress relief too, which boosts your mood and keeps your heart healthy. And we can’t skimp over the warm and fuzzy traits it instills, like discipline, patience and teamwork, all in a healthy social outlet. A study done at Southern Connecticut State University even found that tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem and lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes.”

2. She’s Disciplined

Azarenka talked about her training secrets in an interview with Elite Daily. She says that having the right mindset is important. Azarenka also says that she is very disciplined, and that has helped with her career. “I think it depends on what you want to achieve. If you want to be a champion, then I think something you have to really work at is work ethic [because] it is fundamental to bringing all the other aspects together.”

3. She Focuses On Injury Prevention

Being a professional athlete means that Azarenka has to be concerned about potential injuries. She tells Elite Daily that she did a lot of research to see what she can improve on. “For me it was a lot of educating myself to just understand, first of all, how the body works so I knew what to do. I'm constantly reading and learning injury prevention. Basically, injury prevention is discipline. It was also a lot about mindset, 'cause I hate doing it -- like, I absolutely hate stretching. But once I started to understand it a little bit more, it became fun for me.”

4. She Strength Trains

Azarenka shared some of her favorite workouts with Elite Daily. She says that strength training is a big part of her routine. “I do power exercises like medicine ball throws and I recently, like a year ago, started doing olympic weightlifting. because it's the most complex movement with the most explosiveness and power in it to help you extend faster and get to the first step faster.”

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Azarenka shared some more of her favorite workouts with Elite Daily. She does a lot of different things to keep herself in shape. “I love dancing. I just went to a dance class in New York. It's called Ratchet Zumba. I knew about Zumba, but I didn't know about Ratchet Zumba... Making your body think and learn different movements always helps you with coordination and flexibility. I love playing basketball, I love swimming, I do paddle-boarding. I do a lot.”

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Isabelle Mathers knows how to turn fitness into fashion. The influencer and model has built a massive following through her stylish collaborations, and her latest collection with CSB is no exception.

Recently, Mathers gave fans a glimpse of her go-to workout looks, modeling sleek two-piece sets in soft toffee and blush tones. The brand captioned the post, “Our fit checks until further notice 🤎 toffee & blush by @isabellemathersx now live.” While she looks effortlessly chic, her fitness routine isn’t just about style—it’s about fueling her body with the right foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

From nutrient-packed meals to balanced eating habits, here’s a look at how Mathers stays in top shape.

She Loves Avocado

Mathers makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She shared some of her favorite foods in an Instagram story highlight. In this photo, she is seen eating a salad with avocado. The Cleveland Clinic says that avocado is very healthy. “Avocados are a good source of fiber, which is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t break down. You need both soluble and insoluble fiber — and lucky for you, avocados have both.”

She Loves Cucumbers

In the previous Instagram story, Mathers included cucumbers in her salad. Cucumbers are very good for you. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Yes, cucumbers are a great part of a healthy diet! Cucumbers belong to the gourd or Cucurbitaceae family, along with pumpkins, squash and melons. This low-calorie fruit (yes, a fruit — it has seeds and grows from a flowering plant!) is chock-full of water and other nutrients, including fiber, vitamins A, K and C, potassium and calcium.”

She Loves Tomatoes

Mathers also put tomatoes in the salad in her Instagram story. According to The Cleveland Clinic, they are very good for you. “One cup of tomato juice offers 45 milligrams of vitamin C — about 75% of an adult’s daily needs. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps boost your body’s immune cells that fight infection and prevent free radical damage to your healthy cells.”

She Loves Lettuce

Mathers naturally included lettuce in her salad. Lettuce is really good for you. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Lettuce is chock-full of antioxidants. These food chemicals protect you against free radicals, which cause inflammation and may contribute to eye diseases, diabetes and other chronic conditions. Research shows that eating a small side salad before your main course can help you feel fuller. As a result, you eat fewer calories during your meal. Findings suggest that starting your meal with a salad can lead to weight loss or help you maintain a healthy weight.”

She Loves Tuna

Lastly, Mathers included tuna in her salad. Safe Beat says that tuna has a lot of health benefits. “Tuna is rich in potassium, which is known for lowering blood pressure. Omega-3 fatty acids in combination with potassium bring an anti-inflammatory effect to the cardiovascular system, which in turn benefits us by lowering blood pressure, risk of stroke and heart attacks.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”