How to do it
Raise each knee to hip height with every step in place.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2
As you step in place with your right foot, raise your left arm straight up overhead.
- 3
Lower your left arm as you step in place with your left foot and raise your right arm overhead.
- 4
Continue alternating the arm raises with each step in place.
Expert tip
Maintain a brisk pace and full range of motion in your arm raises to increase heart rate and maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during each arm raise
- ✕Slouching the upper back while stepping
- ✕Taking steps wider than hip-width apart