Run and Half Knee Bend
Description
The run and half knee bend alternates running in place with a partial squat. The mix of cardio and lower body work builds conditioning and quad endurance at home.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Run and Half Knee Bend Instructions
- Stand with the feet shoulder width apart.
- Begin running in place driving the knees up.
- Run for several seconds at a brisk pace.
- Stop the run and lower into a half knee bend.
- Stop the squat at parallel or just above.
- Drive up to stand tall.
- Resume the running in place.
- Continue alternating for the desired duration.
Run and Half Knee Bend Form & Visual
Run and Half Knee Bend Benefits
- Builds conditioning and lower body endurance.
- Combines cardio with strength.
- No equipment needed.
- Easy to scale by adjusting pace and depth.
- Improves total body coordination.
- Useful as a warm up or finisher.
Run and Half Knee Bend Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Calves
Run and Half Knee Bend Variations & Alternatives
- High Knees
- Bodyweight Squat
- Squat Jump
- Mountain Climber
