High Knee Step-Up
A step-up onto a bench that finishes with the free knee driven up to hip height, the arms swinging in time.
How to do it
Setup
Facing a flat bench, the whole working foot on it, arms bent at the sides.
Steps
- Drive up through the foot on the bench.
- Bring the free knee up to hip height as the working leg straightens.
- Step back down with the same foot and repeat; switch legs after the set.
Common mistakes
Hopping off the floor foot: the bench leg lifts you. Rounding forward as the knee comes up: stand tall and bring the knee to you. Standing knee caving: track it over the toes.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
