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High Knee Run

An intermediate cardio exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes.

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High Knee Run exercise demonstration

Muscles Targeted

Primary

  • HAMSTRINGS
  • GLUTES

Secondary

  • BACK EXTENSORS LOW BACK
  • CORE

How to Perform

  1. Hinge from hips with neutral spine and knees slightly bent. Use a kettlebell between feet, push hips back and stand by driving through heels. Keep load light–moderate and avoid rounding the low back.

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General Safety

These general guidelines apply to every exercise: warm up first, choose a load and range you can control, and stop if you feel pain. Ask a qualified professional before training around an injury or medical condition.

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