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Bodyweight Knee Thrust

The Bodyweight Knee Thrust is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hip flexors, with the core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Hip flexors
Also works
Core
Equipment
Bodyweight
Body part
Waist

Step by step

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Drive one knee toward your chest in a controlled motion.
  4. Return the leg to the starting plank position without dropping your hips.
  5. Alternate legs, maintaining steady rhythm and core engagement.
  6. Focus on controlled breathing throughout the movement.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or duration.

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