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Lateral Step-up with Knee Drive

Expert Advice

Drive the knee up powerfully to engage the core and maintain balance throughout the movement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand next to a bench or sturdy platform with your side facing it.
  2. Step up onto the platform with the closest foot.
  3. As you step up, drive the opposite knee up towards your chest.
  4. Step down with the same leg and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other side.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads50%
Glutes
Glutes40%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
50%Quads40%Glutes10%Calves
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength