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Quadriceps

High Knees

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Running in place while driving each knee up toward hip height to lift your heart rate.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesAbdominalsCalvesGlutes

Setup

  1. 1Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 2Bend your elbows and hold your palms out at waist height.

How to perform

  1. 1Drive one knee up toward your palms.
  2. 2Switch legs quickly, as if running on the spot.
  3. 3Stay on the balls of your feet and pump your arms.
  4. 4Keep the pace fast but controlled for your planned time.

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