High Knees
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
High Knees is a cardiovascular exercise that involves running in place while lifting the knees as high as possible. It helps improve coordination, speed, and aerobic fitness, simultaneously engaging multiple muscle groups in the lower body and core.
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Begin jogging in place, driving your knees up towards your chest.
- Swing your arms naturally, keeping elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Maintain a quick pace, ensuring each knee lifts to at least hip height.
- Continue for the desired amount of time or repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Iliopsoas Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Obliques Rectus Abdominis
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