High Knees

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Standing

Type

Cardio

Sides

Single position

Hold time

15 s per set in our routines

How to do the High Knees

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and elbows bent to ninety degrees, hands hovering in front of you.
2. Drive one knee up toward your hands without swinging your arms.
3. Quickly alternate legs in a running rhythm, keeping your torso upright and knees high.

Tips

• Land softly on the balls of your feet to protect your joints.
• Maintain a steady cadence and crisp form.
• Relax your shoulders even as your lower body works hard.

Adjustments

• Slow the pace for a lower impact variation.
• Lower your hand targets if your knees need more time to build height.

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