Cardio · Body weight · Beginner
How to do 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.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Cardio
How to do High Knee Against Wall, step by step
- Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on the wall for support.
- Engage your core and lift your right knee up towards your chest, while keeping your left foot on the ground.
- Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee up towards your chest and lowering your right foot back down.
- Continue alternating legs in a running motion, bringing your knees up as high as possible.
- Maintain a fast pace and keep your upper body stable throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
High Knee Against Wall mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
Track High Knee Against Wall in SPLYT
High Knee Against Wall is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
