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High Knee

High Knee is a high-intensity workout targeting lower body and core muscles. It involves running in place with lifted knees, benefiting cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility.
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High Knee instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
2
Quickly drive your right knee up to meet your right hand, bring the same leg back to the ground immediately.
3
Immediately bring your left knee up to meet your left hand.
4
As you're switching knees, jump up so that the foot of your rising knee is off the ground.
5
Repeat this pattern as quickly as you can.
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Quickly drive your right knee up to meet your right hand, bring the same leg back to the ground immediately.
Immediately bring your left knee up to meet your left hand.
As you're switching knees, jump up so that the foot of your rising knee is off the ground.
Repeat this pattern as quickly as you can.
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