How to do it
Dorsiflex the lifted ankle toward your shin on each knee drive.
- 1
Begin in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Skip upwards off your left foot while simultaneously driving your right knee towards your chest.
- 3
Land softly on the ball of your left foot and immediately repeat the motion with the opposite leg.
- 4
Continue alternating legs, maintaining a rhythmic and controlled pace.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture throughout the movement and focus on driving your knees up as high as possible with each skip to maximize engagement of the targeted muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing on the heel instead of the ball
- ✕Letting the driving knee collapse inward
- ✕Swinging the arms across the body