High Knees
Beginner
Running in place while driving the knees above hip height for cardio conditioning.
Muscle Groups
hip flexorsquadricepscalvescore
Coaching Cues
- 1Pump your arms to match the knee drive
- 2Stay tall and do not lean back
- 3Quick ground contact — spend as little time on the floor as possible
Standards
- 1Knees must rise above hip level each rep
- 2Alternate legs with each rep
- 3Stay on the balls of your feet
Scaling Options
- •Marching in place (lower knees)
- •Slow high knees