High Knees

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms bent at your sides. Run in place driving one knee up toward hip height while the opposite arm swings forward in a coordinated sprinting motion. Land softly on the balls of your feet and alternate legs quickly, keeping your chest up and your core braced. Maintain a fast, rhythmic cadence for the duration of the timed set.

QUADRICEPS · FULL BODY

High Knees: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms bent at your sides.
Run in place driving one knee up toward hip height while the opposite arm swings forward in a coordinated sprinting motion.
Land softly on the balls of your feet and alternate legs quickly, keeping your chest up and your core braced.
Maintain a fast, rhythmic cadence for the duration of the timed set.

Muscles worked: Quadriceps
Primary muscle: Quadriceps
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement pattern: Full body
Difficulty: Beginner
What it is for: StrengthStability

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