High Knee Step Up
Description
This exercise involves stepping up onto a raised platform with one leg while bringing the opposite knee up towards the chest. It is a great way to improve balance, strength, and coordination in the lower body.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
High Knee Step Up Instructions
- Stand in front of a bench or step with your feet hip-width apart.
- Step up onto the bench with your right foot, bringing your left knee up towards your chest.
- Step down with your left foot, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping up with your left foot and bringing your right knee up towards your chest.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or time.
High Knee Step Up Form & Visual
High Knee Step Up Benefits
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Strengthens lower body muscles, including quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Improves balance and coordination
- Increases hip mobility and flexibility
- Burns calories and aids in weight loss
High Knee Step Up Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calf muscles
- Core muscles
High Knee Step Up Variations & Alternatives
- High Knee Lateral Step up
- High Knee Reverse Lunge
- High Knee Jog in Place
- High Knee March
- High Knee Skips
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