Type: Dynamic, Core Stability
Primary Muscles: Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Exercise Key Form:
1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
2. Lift one knee up toward your chest while keeping your foot flexed and your core engaged.
3. Lower the foot back down with control and alternate sides in a marching rhythm.
4. Maintain an upright posture and swing your arms naturally as you march.
NASM-CPT Tip: Focus on driving the knee up with control, keeping your torso stable and your core braced to avoid leaning or wobbling.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Improves hip mobility, strengthens the hip flexors and core, and reinforces proper running and walking mechanics—making it a great warm-up or low-impact cardio drill.
