High Knee Squat (V3)
Expert Advice
Keep the pace steady and focus on bringing your knees as high as possible to fully engage your core and leg muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Begin by doing a high knee, bringing one knee up towards your chest.
- Lower your leg and immediately squat down, keeping your weight on your heels.
- Stand up and repeat the high knee with the other leg, followed by another squat.
- Continue alternating high knees with squats.
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Muscles Worked
High Knee Squat (V3) primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Abs, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads30%
Hamstrings30%
Glutes30%
Abs10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does High Knee Squat (V3) work?
High Knee Squat (V3) primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Abs. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for High Knee Squat (V3)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is High Knee Squat (V3) suitable for beginners?
High Knee Squat (V3) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
