How to do it
Exhale sharply each time a knee reaches your chest.
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Place your hands on a padded stool, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your legs behind you, coming into a plank position with your body in a straight line.
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Drive one knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and drive the other knee.
- 4
Continue alternating legs, simulating a running motion.
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Maintain a brisk pace for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and back flat to prevent your hips from sagging. Drive your knees towards your chest in a controlled manner.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing on toes without full knee drive
- ✕Planting the hands too narrow on the stool
- ✕Crunching the neck to watch the knees