Cardio exercise
High Knees
Run in place, bringing your knees up to hip height. Intense cardio with no equipment.
- Primary muscleCardio
- Also worksQuads
- EquipmentBodyweight
- MovementCardio
- LevelBeginner
- Cardio
- Quads
- Bodyweight
How to do the High Knees
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart.
- Run in place, lifting one knee to hip height.
- Alternate your legs quickly, landing on the balls of your feet.
- Pump your arms, bent at 90 degrees, as you would when running.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the High Knees
They work the cardiovascular system with other equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the High Knees work?
The High Knees works mainly the cardiovascular system. It also works the quads and the calves.