How to do it
Drive the lifted knee up to hip height on each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands up in a defensive boxing position.
- 2
Lift one knee towards your chest while simultaneously jabbing to the side with the opposite arm.
- 3
Lower your leg and arm back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat with the other knee and arm, alternating sides with each repetition.
- 5
Continue the movement for the desired number of repetitions or time period.
Expert tip
Keep your movements sharp and controlled, focusing on engaging your core during the knee raises and maintaining balance throughout the side jabs.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the guard hand below chin level
- ✕Leaning the torso backward as the knee rises
- ✕Jabbing with the same-side arm to the knee