High knees are a dynamic warm-up exercise that helps improve mobility, increase heart rate, and enhance coordination and flexibility. Here’s how to perform high knees:
Start Standing: Begin in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
Lift and Lower: Lift one knee to the chest as high as possible while staying balanced on the other leg. Quickly switch to lift the other knee as soon as the first foot comes down.
Arm Movement: Pump your arms in sync with your legs, opposite arm to leg.
Increase Intensity: Increase the speed of the knee lifts, making sure each knee comes up to at least hip height.
Continue: Perform this exercise in place or while moving forward for a set duration, usually 30 seconds to one minute.
