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High Knees
beginner
Cardio
Running in place with exaggerated knee drive for cardio and hip flexor strength.
Primary Muscles
Hip flexors
Secondary Muscles
Core
Quadriceps
Calves
Instructions
Run in place driving knees up to hip height, pump arms opposite to legs, land lightly on balls of feet.
Common Mistakes
Leaning back, not driving knees high enough, landing on heels.
Variations
- High Knee Skip
- Resistance Band High Knees
- March in Place