Alternating High Knee Raise
This bodyweight movement targets the abdominal muscles and hip flexors to build core stability and dynamic strength. It improves coordination while elevating the heart rate through continuous alternating motion.
HOW TO DO IT
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Engage your core and lift your right knee toward chest level.
- Lower the right leg back down with control.
- Immediately drive your left knee up to match the height of the first.
- Continue switching legs in a rhythmic, marching pattern.
COMMON MISTAKES
- Leaning the torso backward to compensate for weak hip flexors.
- Swinging the legs using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Failing to lift the knee high enough to engage the abs.
TIPS
- Pull your belly button toward your spine to stabilize the torso.
- Keep your chest up and avoid leaning backward as knees rise.
- Drive through the standing foot to generate upward momentum.
VARIATIONS
- Standing Knee Tuck
- Seated Alternating Knee Raise
- Hanging Knee Raise
- High Knees Run
DETAILS
- Muscles
- Abdominals
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Type
- Strength Training
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Tracked as
- Weight & Reps
VARIANT
Angle: highLaterality: alternating
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