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Purposes
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Leg warm-up
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Hip mobility
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Knee mobility
Description
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As one knee goes up, the opposite hand goes up.
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The elbows remain bent, and they must swing in rhythm with legs.
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Reach each knee up as high as possible, but make sure the foot remains under the hips.
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As the knees move up, make sure you pull the toes up as well.
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Drive each leg down quickly, striking the foot on the ground abruptly to propel the next step.
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The goal is quick leg movement.
ProTip
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Drive the top foot forward and down rapidly (not just letting it fall lazily)
Mistakes
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Not kicking the foot forward right before the leg returns to the ground
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Keeping the arms stiff
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Hunching