How to do it
Drive each knee up to hip height on every cycling repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2
Jump up and spread your legs to the side while raising your arms above your head.
- 3
As you jump, alternate lifting your knees towards your chest in a cycling motion.
- 4
Land softly with your knees slightly bent and return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat the movement in a continuous, fluid motion for the desired amount of time or repetitions.
Expert tip
Coordinate your arm and leg movements to maintain balance and maximize the aerobic benefit of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the knees on each landing
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height
- ✕Arching the lower back on the overhead reach