High-Knee Star Tap
Boost cardio & coordination with High-Knee Star Taps! A fun, dynamic exercise for all levels. Get your heart pumping now!
The High-Knee Star Tap mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
High-Knee Star Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Obliques; Long Thigh (sartorius)
High-Knee Star Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the High-Knee Star Tap
Start standing with feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed by your sides.
Quickly raise your right knee to meet your left hand, while simultaneously raising your right arm overhead in a star shape.
As you bring your right foot back to the ground, simultaneously lower your left hand and right arm to return to the starting position.
Immediately switch sides and repeat the motion by raising your left knee to meet your right hand, while raising your left arm overhead.
Continue to alternate sides in a quick, rhythmic fashion. Focus on keeping your core engaged, your back straight, and your movements controlled but dynamic.
Breathe evenly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you bring the knee up and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Aim to perform this exercise for a designated number of repetitions or for a set time period, maintaining consistent form.
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High-Knee Star Tap FAQs
What muscles does the High-Knee Star Tap work?
The High-Knee Star Tap mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the High-Knee Star Tap?
None. The High-Knee Star Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some High-Knee Star Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Knee & Toe Tip, Balloon Drill, Bodyweight Knee to Hand Tap and Butt-Kick Shoulder-Tap.
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