Weighted Front Knee Strike
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Front Knee Strike focuses on Abs, with Quads, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Front Knee Strike with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a single dumbbell vertically with both hands at chest height.
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Shift your weight onto one leg, keeping a slight bend in that knee, and lift the heel of your opposite foot slightly off the floor.
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Engage your core and powerfully drive the lifted knee up towards your chest, simultaneously bringing the dumbbell down towards that knee.
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Briefly hold the peak contraction as your knee reaches its highest point and the dumbbell meets it.
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Control the movement as you lower your leg back to the starting position, returning the dumbbell to chest height.
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Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Front Knee Strike primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Quads, Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Front Knee Strike, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
