Prisoner High Knee (male)

Prisoner High Knee demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and your hands behind your head
  • 2Lift your right knee as high as you can towards your chest
  • 3Whilst lifting your knee, engage your core and crunch your abdominals
  • 4Lower your right knee and repeat the movement with your left knee
  • 5Continue alternating between your right and left knee

Tips:

  • Maintain a brisk pace to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Your hands are there as a guide, do not pull on your head or neck
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise to promote stability
  • Ensure you're lifting your knees to at least hip height to adequately work your hip flexors

Prisoner High Knee Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs