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High Knee Run
Muscles involved
When you start incorporating the high knee run into your sessions, the goal is not to sprint at maximum speed right away, but to build a steady cadence using just your body weight. To progress safely without breaking form, begin with shorter intervals where you focus on keeping an upright posture while your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes power every step. As your coordination improves and you comfortably lift your knees to hip height, you can gradually increase the duration or tempo. Step-by-step progression helps you maintain rhythm, boost cardiovascular endurance, and protect your joints throughout the entire exercise.
How to do it
1. Run in place, lifting your knees to hip height. 2. Keep your torso upright and abdomen activated to stabilize the movement. 3. Coordinate your arms with the rhythm of your legs. 4. Maintain a constant cadence throughout the execution.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your torso upright and core activated. - Lift your knees to hip height. - Coordinate the movement of your arms and legs.
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