High Knee Squat
Squat, then stand and drive one knee up to hip height on the way out; switch the knee every rep.
How to do it
Setup
Feet shoulder-width, hands behind the head, elbows wide.
Steps
- Squat down with the chest up.
- Stand and drive one knee up to hip height, balancing on the other leg.
- Set the foot down into the next squat and lift the other knee.
Common mistakes
Rushing the squat to get to the knee: full squat, then the drive. Leaning back to lift the knee: stand tall over the standing foot. Pulling the head forward with the hands: they rest behind the head.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the way up.
