Cardio · Beginner

High Knees

High Knees for conditioning focused on conditioning.

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High Knees demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CardioQuadricepsHip Flexors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Stand tall and begin jogging lightly in place or forward.
02Drive one knee up toward hip height while the opposite arm swings forward.
03Land under the body on the ball of the foot and switch legs quickly.
04Keep the chest tall instead of leaning back to lift the knees.
05Maintain rhythm only as fast as the knee height and foot strike stay clean.

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