How to do it
Keep your hips level throughout the entire knee raise.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your hips.
- 2
Lift one knee to the side, then rotate your hip to bring the knee up in front of your body.
- 3
Lower your leg back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat on the other side and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your abs as you lift your knee to ensure a full range of motion and maximize core involvement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hunching forward at the waist during lift
- ✕Dropping the lifted knee below hip height
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the standing leg