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High Knees

Running in place, knees high. Running in place, driving your knees up high. Every leg switch counts.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Legs, Hip flexors, Core
Level
Beginner
Equipment
none

How to do the High Knees, step by step

  1. Stand tall.
  2. Drive your knees up to hip height, alternating.
  3. Stay on the balls of your feet.
  4. Swing your arms in opposition.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Torso leans backstay upright.
  • Knees don't come upgo slower, but higher.

How to scale the High Knees

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • March in place
  • Shorter intervals

Also known as

Skipping

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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