Track & Field
High Knee Wall Drill
Increase knee drive and front-side mechanics
6 min
4 x 20 seconds
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward increase knee drive and front-side mechanics.
Instructions
- 1Lean against a wall with hands supporting your weight.
- 2Drive one knee up to hip height while the stance leg stays tall and stiff at the ankle.
- 3Alternate quickly, focusing on knee height, not speed.
What to focus on
Knee driving up to hip height with a dorsiflexed foot.
Recommended reps
4 x 20 seconds
Common mistake
Low, lazy knee drive that stays below hip height.