Exercise library
High Knees
Cardio · Cardio
Generic cardio demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
CardioCardio
Running on the spot while driving the knees up, a simple way to raise the heart rate quickly.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tracking
- Measured in time
Muscles worked
CardioQuadsCalvesCore
Equipment
Bodyweight
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip width and your arms bent at your sides.
- Drive one knee up toward hip height while pumping the opposite arm.
- Switch legs quickly, landing on the balls of your feet.
- Keep the rhythm going for the set time while staying tall.
Coaching cues
- Stay light on your feet and keep your chest up rather than leaning back.
- March with high knees instead of running if you need less impact.