High Knee Double Twist (female)

High Knee Double Twist demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with your fists near your chin as if you're going to box
  • 2Jump a little off the ground, bring your right knee up towards your left shoulder, and twist slightly towards your right knee with your upper body
  • 3Return to your initial position
  • 4Jump and now raise your left knee towards your right shoulder, twisting your upper body towards the left knee
  • 5Keep alternating these movements for the desired sets

Tips:

  • Engage your core throughout the exercise
  • Avoid rounding your back, instead maintain a straight posture
  • Exhale when lifting the knee and twisting the upper body, inhale when returning to the initial position
  • Try to perform the exercise at a brisk pace to maintain aerobic intensity

High Knee Double Twist Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs