How to do it
Keep your grounded foot flat and press through the whole foot.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands in front of you at chest level.
- 2
Quickly drive one knee up towards your chest, while bringing your hands down to meet your knee.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat with the other knee.
- 4
Alternate knees with each repetition for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Engage your hip flexors and core to drive your knee up powerfully, while maintaining a tall posture.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the upper back during the knee drive
- ✕Dropping the supporting knee inward
- ✕Driving the knee only to hip height