High Knee Skips are an excellent exercise for developing coordination, cardiovascular endurance, and lower body strength. They can be performed in place or over a distance, making them a versatile addition to any warm-up or high-intensity workout.
1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Begin by skipping forward, alternating your legs. With each skip, you want to raise the knee of your leading leg as high as possible.
3. Use your arms to help gain momentum, swinging them as if you were running. As one leg goes up, the opposite arm should go up as well.
4. Push off with the balls of your feet to power the skip and use your core to keep your balance and lift your knees.
5. Land softly on the ball of your foot before transitioning into the next skip with the opposite leg.
6. Repeat this movement, alternating knees, as you skip across the floor.
7. Continue for the desired time or number of repetitions, maintaining a consistent rhythm and height with each knee lift.
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