Jumping Jack High Knee Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- aerobic
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- High Knee Jumping Jack
How to: Jumping Jack High Knee
- Start standing with your feet together.
- Jump up while spreading your legs shoulder-width apart and lifting your knees towards your chest.
- Return to the starting position with each jump and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Landing too heavily on your feet.
- Not lifting knees high enough.
- Swaying too much in the upper body.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise at a slower pace.
- Limit the height of the knees if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Maintain a steady pace throughout the exercise.
- Focus on lifting your knees as high as possible.
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
Jumping Jack High Knee Alternatives
Tags
plyometrics
cardio
full body
mobility
explosive
bodyweight