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High Knee Squat
Muscles involved
The high knee squat adds a knee drive after each squat. It works the legs, core and balance.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and elevate one knee.
- Lower into a squat, keeping the elevated knee in balance.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, activating your core.
- Rise and alternate the elevated leg with each repetition.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your core activated to aid balance. - Lower only as far as you can maintain correct form. - Alternate legs in a controlled manner, without rushing.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
High Knee Squat: which muscles does it work?
High Knee Squat mainly works: Quadriceps, Glutes, Abs, Obliques. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Rectus abdominis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tensor fasciae latae, Hamstrings.
What is High Knee Squat good for?
The high knee squat adds a knee drive after each squat. It works the legs, core and balance.
How do you do High Knee Squat with proper form?
- Keep your core activated to aid balance. - Lower only as far as you can maintain correct form. - Alternate legs in a controlled manner, without rushing.
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