High Knee to Butt Kick
Running in place, one knee drives up in front while the other heel kicks back to the glute; High Knees and Butt Kicks in one stride.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall on the balls of the feet, elbows bent at the sides.
Steps
- Drive one knee up to hip height in front.
- At the same time kick the other heel up toward the glute.
- Switch legs in a quick, light rhythm, arms pumping.
Common mistakes
Landing on the heels: stay light on the balls of the feet. Leaning back to lift the knee: stay tall with the chest over the hips. Small, lazy strides: the knee reaches hip height and the heel reaches the glute.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
