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If you want to get a full-body workout without doing hardcore exercise like burpees, the power knees should be your go-to exercise.
Major Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
Other Muscles Worked
- Shoulders
- Abs
- Hamstrings
Power Knees Guide
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and your arms over your head (keep them straight).
- Shift your weight to the left leg, jack up your right leg bringing it towards your chest.
- At the same time bring down your hands to tap the right knee as it comes up.
- Lower the leg as you raise your hands over your head to complete the rep.
- Complete reps for one leg before alternating. Do as many reps as possible for each leg.
Trainer’s Tips
- Gradually increase the pace of your movement after each rep.
- Keep your abdominal muscles tight to get the most out of this exercise.
- Keep the supporting knee slightly bent to prevent knee pain.
Benefits of the power Knees Exercise
Power knees will improve your balance and coordination.
This exercise will boost your weight loss as it burns lots of calories.
Power knees improve cardiovascular endurance and build lower body muscles.
