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Exercises / High knee

High knee GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
  • QuadricepsMusculus quadriceps femoris
  • CalvesMusculus triceps surae
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.73 seconds

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Part of the Legs and glutes pack: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a high knee

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and maintain an upright posture with shoulders back
  2. Begin by lifting your right knee toward your chest as high as comfortable while keeping your left foot planted
  3. Simultaneously pump your left arm forward as your right knee rises, mimicking a running motion
  4. Lower your right leg and immediately lift your left knee while pumping your right arm forward
  5. Continue alternating legs in a controlled, rhythmic pattern while staying light on your feet
  6. Maintain steady breathing throughout the exercise and keep your core engaged

Form tips

  • Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning forward or backward during the movement
  • Drive your knees up toward your chest rather than just lifting your heels toward your glutes
  • Land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact on your joints
  • Coordinate your arm movement opposite to your legs to maintain proper running form
  • Start at a moderate pace and gradually increase speed as your coordination improves

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