High knee

Main muscle🎯 Cardiovascular system
Equipment🧰 Body weight
Area❤️ Cardio
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How to do it step by step

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on the wall for support.
  3. Engage your core and lift your right knee up towards your chest, while keeping your left foot on the ground.
  4. Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee up towards your chest and lowering your right foot back down.
  5. Continue alternating legs in a running motion, bringing your knees up as high as possible.
  6. Maintain a fast pace and keep your upper body stable throughout the exercise.
  7. Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

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Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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