Exercise technique

high knee against wall

High knee against wall is a bodyweight cardio exercise that involves running in place while bringing your knees up high, using a wall for balance and support. It targets the cardiovascular system and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on the wall for support.
  3. Engage your core and lift your right knee up towards your chest, while keeping your left foot on the ground.
  4. Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee up towards your chest and lowering your right foot back down.
  5. Continue alternating legs in a running motion, bringing your knees up as high as possible.
  6. Maintain a fast pace and keep your upper body stable throughout the exercise.
  7. Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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