High knees
- Basic
- Bodyweight
Knees to hip height, arms driving
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Calves, Core
How to do it
- Standing, run in place driving each knee up to hip height.
- Pump your arms as if running and keep your torso tall.
- Hold the prescribed time at a brisk pace.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to lift the knee higher.
- Landing on your heels each stride.
Tips
- Perfect for the warm-up or between leg sets.
- Think fast turnover rather than high knees.