Beginner
Walking High Knees
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Walking High Knees boosts lower-body endurance and strength, improves coordination, and strengthens the abdominal muscles. This exercise primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, and hip flexors.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand tall, legs straight, arms at your sides. -
Step 2
Raise one knee as high as you feel comfortable. Slowly lower yourself down to repeat on the opposite side so that each step moves you forward.
Muscle Groups
Walking High Knees targets Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't lean too far forward during the exercise. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back throughout the movement.
- Don't lift your knee as high as possible. Keep your stomach in and lift your leg only as far as is comfortable.
- During the exercise, try to keep the supporting knee completely straight.
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