High knees running in place
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This exercise combines knee lifts with the typical running motion. It's one of the most effective moves for improving your running form as well as your speed, flexibility, and balance. The high knees run also increases your heart rate and burns calories, making it ideal for those looking to shed fat. It's the perfect exercise for a challenging cardio workout that will get your heart rate going. The main muscles involved are the quads, calves, and glutes. This move engages your abs too, and can help you get rid of love handles.
How to do it
- 1Stand up straight with your arms at your sides.
- 2Run in place, raising one knee at a time at chest level. Swing your arms forward and back as quickly as you can.
- 3Bring down your knee and lift the other leg. Do this exercise for at least 30 seconds.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Land on your toes.
- Keep your back arched.
Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.
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