High-Knee Clap Under
Boost your heart rate and core stability with High-Knee Clap Unders. This dynamic move improves coordination and hip mobility through rhythmic, high-energy leg lifts and under-thigh claps.
The High-Knee Clap Under mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
High-Knee Clap Under Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
How to do the High-Knee Clap Under
Setup
Standing tall on a flat surface, with feet shoulder-width apart.
Movement
Lift one knee towards your chest as high as comfortable, while keeping the torso primarily upright.
Simultaneously, bring your hands together to clap underneath the thigh of the lifted leg.
Return the foot to the starting position in a controlled motion.
Repeat the process by lifting the opposite knee and performing the clap underneath that thigh.
Continue alternating legs in a steady rhythmic fashion.
Tips
Maintain a steady pace to keep the heart rate elevated.
Engage your core throughout the movement to support balance.
Ensure you bring the knee up high enough to comfortably clap underneath the leg without hunching your back.
High-Knee Clap Under FAQs
What muscles does the High-Knee Clap Under work?
The High-Knee Clap Under mainly works the core. The main muscles are the iliopsoas and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the High-Knee Clap Under?
None. The High-Knee Clap Under is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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