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Hook and Knee Low Impact Cardio Exercise
The hook and knee low impact cardio exercise is one of my favorite “go to” low impact exercises. The reason I love performing this exercise is because it doesn’t put any undue stress on the knees and ankles (as with other jumping exercises) but it is highly effective. Plus, the hook and knee exercise can be used in other sequences or circuits to really help boost the intensity and challenge for that sequence. It may take a bit of getting used to but once you get the hand of the hook and knee low impact cardio exercise you’re going to love it.
I will show you how to do the hook and knee low impact cardio exercise below.
Position for the hook
and knee low impact cardio exercise
Stand with your back straight and arms elevated to just above your hips. Keep your back straight and look straight ahead.
How to perform the
hook and knee low impact cardio exercise
Lift your right leg up towards the left side of your body and using your elbow, twist your body so that your elbow meets the direction of your knee. Lower your leg back to the start position and repeat the movement. Perform the same movement for the right side.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lift your knee upwards and breathe out as you lower your knee
Important notes for the hook and knee low impact cardio exercise
· You don’t have to touch your knee to your elbow. Your goal is to swing your elbow and align it with your knee
· It may take a few tries to get the hand of the hook and knee so concentrate on getting your form and technique down before going full out
· Keep your head level and try not to look down (you will lose your balance) while performing the exercise
Video on how to perform the hook and knee low impact cardio exercise
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Over his 30 plus years of experience, Blake Bissaillion has worked with nationally ranked body builders, power lifters and fitness professionals. In this time he has picked up volumes of applied knowledge that he openly shares with his clients. Mr. Bissaillion’s objective is to help as many beginners to weight training and fitness to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals while getting into their best possible shape. Mr. Bissaillion owns and operates Belly Be Gone, a fitness company that offers fitness and nutritional guidance and products.