Exercises

High Knees

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Driving the knees rapidly toward chest height while running in place or moving forward, this drill raises the heart rate and reinforces upright running posture.

High knees is a bodyweight cardio exercise driving the knees to hip height at maximum cadence, building the hip-flexor power and conditioning HYROX running demands.

Definition

This is a resistance-training movement. Joint positions, range, tempo and load change the task, and several muscles contribute; the movement does not isolate one muscle.

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Programming

Use a controlled, pain-free range and choose load, repetitions and progression for the individual goal and response. No fixed dose fits everyone, and this exercise does not guarantee injury prevention or HYROX® performance.

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FAQ

Is there one correct technique or dose?

No. It depends on the task, goal, equipment and individual response.

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Does one measurement prove an outcome?

No. Acute or field measures require context and do not establish long-term adaptation.

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Does it guarantee HYROX® performance?

No. Exercise relevance does not guarantee individual race transfer.

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