High knees butt kicks Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Cardio
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Hip flexors, Calves
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Butt kicks
How to: High knees butt kicks
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Start running in place, lifting your knees towards your chest.
- Alternate between bringing your heels towards your glutes and lifting your knees.
- Continue the movement for the desired duration.
Common Mistakes
- Not lifting the knees high enough.
- Overstriding and impacting the ground harshly.
- Leaning too far forward.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise at a slower pace if new to this movement.
- Reduce the height of the knees if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Land softly to reduce impact on your joints.
- Maintain a steady pace to avoid excessive fatigue.
High knees butt kicks Alternatives
Tags
cardio
plyometrics
legs
fitness
warm-up
high-intensity