High Knee Skips Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Cardio
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- aerobic
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 7
- Alternate Names
- Skipping Jumps, Knee High Skips
How to: High Knee Skips
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Begin skipping forward, driving your knees up towards your chest.
- Swing your arms back and forth to help maintain momentum.
- Continue the movement for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward
- Not lifting knees high enough
- Rushing through the movement
Modifications
- Perform the exercise at a slower pace.
- Use a wall for balance support if necessary.
Tips
- Maintain an upright posture throughout the exercise.
- Engage your core for stabilization.
- Use your arms to help drive the movement.
High Knee Skips Alternatives
Tags
cardio
plyometrics
warm-up
aerobic
endurance
legs