How to do it
Swing your arms in opposition to your legs to maintain rhythm.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Drive one knee up towards your chest while keeping the other leg straight.
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Quickly switch and drive the other knee up.
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Alternate knee drives in a quick, controlled motion for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Expert tip
Focus on driving your knee up as high as possible while maintaining balance and control.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during knee drives
- ✕Letting the raised knee drift inward
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the support foot