How to do it
Stay light on the balls of your feet between each knee drive.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms bent at the elbows, hands together in front of your chest.
- 2
Lift your left knee towards your chest while twisting your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow towards the lifted knee.
- 3
Quickly switch to lift your right knee and twist to the right, bringing your left elbow towards the knee.
- 4
Continue alternating sides in a rapid, controlled manner for the desired number of repetitions or time period.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and engage your core throughout the exercise to help with balance and to increase the intensity of the twist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bringing the same-side elbow to the knee
- ✕Letting the lifted knee drop below hip height
- ✕Punching the arms rather than twisting