half knee bends (male)
A cardio exercise targeting the cardiovascular system, performed with body weight.
Body part
CardioEquipment
Body Weight
Target muscles
Cardiovascular System
Secondary muscles
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes
How to do half knee bends (male)
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend your knees and lower your body down as if you were sitting back into a chair.
Keep your chest up and your weight in your heels.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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