High knee squat

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Full Body

Exercise type: Bodyweight

Exercise goal: Cardio

Key metric: Repetitions

Average reps per set*: 16

Description: Initial Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your chest up and gaze forward. Perform Squat: Bend your knees and push your hips back as if you’re sitting down, while keeping your chest up. Knee Lift: Stand back up from the squat position and lift your right knee as high as you can toward your chest. Lower Knee: Lower your right knee back to the ground. Repeat Squat: Perform another squat in the same manner. Alternate Lift: As you stand up, lift your left knee high toward your chest. Continue Movement: Lower your left knee and keep alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00215

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Exercise tips and tricks

Warm Up: Prioritize a proper warm-up to prepare your muscles and joints for the High Knee Squat. Dynamic stretches and light cardio work well.
Maintain Form: Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the movement to avoid strain on your lower back.
Use Your Arms: Swing your arms in opposition to your legs to help maintain balance and rhythm during the high knee portion.
Control Your Breathing: Inhale as you lower into the squat and exhale as you rise and lift your knee. Proper breathing can enhance performance and stability.
Increase Speed Gradually: Start slowly to perfect your form, then increase speed as your confidence and strength improve.
Focus on Core Engagement: Keeping your core tight will not only improve your balance but also give an additional workout to your abdominal muscles.
Consistent Practice: Make this exercise a regular part of your routine to build endurance and strength over time. Consistency is key to seeing improvements.

Exercise overview

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