high knee against wall

A cardio exercise targeting the cardiovascular system, performed with body weight.

high knee against wall demonstration
high knee against wall β€” demonstration

Body part

Cardio

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Cardiovascular System

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves

How to do high knee against wall

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. Place your hands on the wall for support.

  3. Engage your core and lift your right knee up towards your chest, while keeping your left foot on the ground.

  4. Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee up towards your chest and lowering your right foot back down.

  5. Continue alternating legs in a running motion, bringing your knees up as high as possible.

  6. Maintain a fast pace and keep your upper body stable throughout the exercise.

  7. Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Cardiovascular System

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsGlutesCalves

Related exercises

All cardio exercises β†’

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