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High Knee Run
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The high knee run exercise is a fantastic way to train using only your bodyweight, but there are common technical errors you must avoid. A classic mistake is leaning your torso backward as you lift your legs, which places unwanted stress on your lower back and shortens your motion range. To get the most out of it, keep your posture tall and focus on forcefully driving each knee up to hip level. This ensures a powerful, coordinated engagement of your quadriceps and glutes, boosting your agility and endurance while keeping your spine protected through active core stability.
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 rhythm. 3. Coordinate your arms with the leg cycle to maintain fluidity. 4. Maintain constant cadence throughout the execution.
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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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