How to do it
Land softly through the ball of each returning foot.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Drive your right knee up towards your chest while raising your arms above your head.
- 3
Lower your arms and right leg back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat the movement with your left knee.
- 5
Continue alternating knees while pumping your arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and use your hip flexors to drive your knee up powerfully, while maintaining balance and coordination.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee drive falling short of hip height
- ✕Torso leaning backward during each lift
- ✕Hips rotating outward with each knee drive