Standing Knee Raise
Expert Advice
Engage your core and maintain an upright posture to maximize the engagement of your lower body muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Raise one knee towards your chest while keeping your back straight.
- Lower your leg back to the starting position.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Standing Knee Raise primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads25%
Hamstrings25%
Calves25%
Glutes25%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Standing Knee Raise work?
Standing Knee Raise primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Standing Knee Raise?
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 Standing Knee Raise suitable for beginners?
Standing Knee Raise 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.
