High Knees in Place
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![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Quadriceps![]() ![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Rectus Abdominis![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Weight Cuffs |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength, Cardio |
Variations available (2) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/kniehebelauf_stelle1hd.png)
![Execution - 1nd Step Execution - 1nd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/kniehebelauf_stelle2hd.png)
![Execution - 2rd Step Execution - 2rd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/kniehebelauf_stelle3hd.png)
General and Specifics
- this is a nice warm-up (do it a bit slower then) and a good exercise to lose weight
- you also can do it outdoors over a shorter distance
- it can improve your flexibility and running pace
- additionally, it strengthens your hip muscles, besides the muscles named above
Starting Position
- feet are hip width apart, your body upright
- look straight ahead
- arms are hanging down at the sides
Correct Execution
- jump from one foot to the other ones
- at the same time, lift the knees as high as possible (hip height)
- the faster you are doing this, the more effective the workout
- your arms are following the motion
- touch the ground with the balls of the feet
- do the exercise for a shorter or longer period of time (about 30 seconds)
tip for the workout
- use weight cuffs for an even bigger challenge