High Knees
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Technique
Stand in place and run on the spot, driving each knee up to hip height with each step. Pump your arms in sync with the legs. Keep your core engaged and land lightly on the balls of your feet. Maintain a fast, rhythmic pace.
Steps
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
- Brace your core and begin running in place
- Drive each knee up to hip height
- Pump the opposite arm forward with each knee drive
- Land lightly on the balls of your feet
- Maintain a fast, even rhythm
Common mistakes
- Lifting the knees below hip height
- Leaning the torso too far backward
- Landing heavily on the heels
- Letting the arms move out of sync with the legs
Variations
- Low-impact marching high knees
- Traveling high knees
- Resistance-band high knees
- Wall-supported high-knee drives
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What muscles does High Knees work?
Muscles: Quads, Hip flexors, Abs.
What equipment do I need for High Knees?
Equipment: Bodyweight.
Where can I do High Knees?
Location: Home, Gym, Street.
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