walking high knees lunge

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

walking high knees lunge demonstration
walking high knees lunge β€” demonstration

Body part

Cardio

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Cardiovascular System

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves

How to do walking high knees lunge

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. Lift your right knee up towards your chest as high as you can while balancing on your left leg.

  3. Step forward with your right foot and lower your body into a lunge position, bending both knees to a 90-degree angle.

  4. Push off with your right foot and bring your left knee up towards your chest.

  5. Step forward with your left foot and lower your body into a lunge position.

  6. Continue alternating legs and lunging forward, keeping your core engaged and maintaining a steady pace.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Cardiovascular System

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsGlutesCalves

Related exercises

All cardio exercises β†’

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