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Front Knee Strike

Beginner

Front Knee Strike

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Front Knee Strike is a good lower body exercise that also gives strength to the core. It also uses both lower and lateral abdominals, glutes, and front hip flexors.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand in a split stance with one leg slightly behind your body. Raise your hands in front of your face in a fighting position.
  • Step 2

    Keeping your weight on your front leg, lift your back knee up and in front of you while bringing your opposite elbow to your knee. Touch your elbow to your knee, pause, and return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Front Knee Strike targets Abs, Hips, Lower Body as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Be sure to raise your striking knee as high as you can.
  • Try not to lean your upper body too far forward. Keep your chest up at all times.