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Track & Field / Sprinting

Progressive High Knees

Performs high knees in place, building turnover speed gradually to top speed and sustaining it briefly, with knees driven to hip level, dorsiflexed toes, and arms pumping in sync.

9 sec

Coaching notes

Perform high knees in place, gradually building turnover speed until hitting top speed, then sustain for a few seconds.

Key points

  • Drive knees upward to hip level with dorsiflexed toes
  • Progress smoothly from moderate cadence to maximal turnover
  • Pump arms synchronously with leg drive

Common mistakes

Leaning backward while driving knees up.

Practice settings

Sets
2
Duration
10 sec
Rest
30 sec
Est. duration
9 sec
PlyometricsHip FlexorsWarm-Up

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