High knees
Also called High knee run
High knees are running on the spot with your knees driven up to hip height. Expect your hip flexors, quads and calves to work hardest, with your abs, glutes and hamstrings joining in. They raise your heart rate quickly. They are a good warm-up and a fine cardio finisher. Stay tall, move your arms and stay light on your feet. Count reps or work for a set time. If your knees stay low and you lean back, slow down and lift them higher.
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How to do it
- Stand tall with your arms bent and your eyes forward.
- Drive one knee up to hip height.
- Switch quickly and drive the other knee up.
- Keep alternating, light on your feet, at a steady rhythm.
Form tips
- Stand tall, arms bent, eyes forward.
- Drive your knees up to hip height, one after the other.
- Stay light on your feet and keep a steady rhythm.
Common mistake
- Leaning back while your knees stay low.