Knee Raise
Strengthen your core & improve balance! This simple exercise targets abs & hip flexors. Do it anywhere, anytime.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Start by standing straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Brace your abdominal muscles by tightening your core.
3. Lift one knee toward your chest while keeping your back straight. Avoid leaning backward or forward.
4. The images illustrate the right muscle engagement, focus on muscle contraction in the same regions as highlighted.
5. Raise your knee as high as you can without straining your lower back.
6. Lower your leg back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
7. Repeat the move with the opposite leg.
8. Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.
9. For added benefit, perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement.
Remember to breathe throughout the exercise, exhaling as you lift the knee and inhaling as you lower it. Also, keep your movements controlled to avoid using momentum instead of muscle strength.
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