High Knee Tap

Description
This exercise involves standing in place and lifting each knee up towards the chest while tapping it with the opposite hand. It is a cardio exercise that helps to improve coordination, balance, and overall fitness.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
High Knee Tap Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Lift your right knee up towards your chest, while simultaneously lifting your left arm up towards the ceiling.
- Tap your right knee with your left hand, then lower your right foot back down to the ground.
- Repeat on the other side, lifting your left knee up towards your chest and tapping it with your right hand.
- Continue alternating sides, moving quickly to get your heart rate up.
High Knee Tap Form & Visual
High Knee Tap Benefits
- Strengthens the legs, especially the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Improves balance and stability
- Stretches the hip flexors, groin, and hamstrings
- Opens the chest and shoulders
- Increases flexibility in the hips and spine
- Can help relieve tension in the lower back
- Improves overall posture
- Can be modified for different levels of fitness and flexibility
High Knee Tap Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Calves
- Abdominals
High Knee Tap Variations & Alternatives
- High knee march
- High knee skips
- High knee run in place
- High knee lateral shuffle
- High knee jump rope