How to Do High Knee Twist

High Knee Twist is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do High Knee Twist

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and place the fingertips behind the ears with elbows wide.
  2. 02Drive the right knee toward the chest while rotating the torso to bring the left elbow toward the rising knee.
  3. 03Return the right foot to the floor and immediately repeat the movement on the opposite side.
  4. 04Maintain a quick pace with explosive knee drives while keeping the chest tall throughout the rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by High Knee Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the rotation occurs at the thoracic spine rather than just swinging the arms across the body.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

High Knee Twist questions

What muscles does High Knee Twist work?

High Knee Twist is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do High Knee Twist correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and place the fingertips behind the ears with elbows wide. Drive the right knee toward the chest while rotating the torso to bring the left elbow toward the rising knee. Return the right foot to the floor and immediately repeat the movement on the opposite side. Maintain a quick pace with explosive knee drives while keeping the chest tall throughout the rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for High Knee Twist?

Ensure the rotation occurs at the thoracic spine rather than just swinging the arms across the body.

Is High Knee Twist suitable for beginners?

High Knee Twist is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for High Knee Twist?

No. High Knee Twist is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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