How to do it
Swing your arms naturally in opposition to your knees.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides.
- 2
Lift one knee towards your chest while rising onto the toes of your opposite foot.
- 3
Lower your raised knee and foot back to the starting position.
- 4
Alternate the movement with the other knee and foot, rising onto the toes of the opposite foot.
- 5
Continue alternating in a rhythmic fashion, engaging your core to maintain balance.
Expert tip
Keep your movements light and springy, focusing on the quality of the movement rather than speed to improve coordination and calf strength.
Common mistakes
- ✕Tilting the pelvis to lift the knee higher
- ✕Dropping the heel of the supporting foot
- ✕Leaning backward during the knee drive