StrengthBeginnerHip flexorsQuadricepsCalves
Movement atlas
High knees
Montées de genoux
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Hip flexors, Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Description
Run in place, driving knees up as high as possible while keeping the torso upright and maintaining a steady pace.
From reference to session
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Instructions
- 1Stand tall with bent arms and eyes forward.
- 2Run in place while alternating high knee drives with short, quiet contacts.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning far back to lift the knees.
- Pounding the floor and losing rhythm.
Tips
- Stand tall with bent arms and eyes forward.
- Run in place while alternating high knee drives with short, quiet contacts.
Equipment
Bodyweight
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