Knee Front-Side Drive
Boost cardio & core! Knee Front-Side Drive targets abs, obliques, & legs. Feel the burn with controlled, powerful movements.
The Knee Front-Side Drive mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Knee Front-Side Drive Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Obliques; Long Thigh (sartorius)
Knee Front-Side Drive Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Knee Front-Side Drive
Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms straight above your head.
Begin the exercise by driving one knee up towards your chest while simultaneously lowering your arms to meet your knee, engaging your core as you do so.
Quickly return your leg to the starting position and raise your arms back above your head.
After completing a set number of repetitions, switch to driving your knee out to the side, aiming to lift it parallel to the ground, while twisting your upper body towards the raised knee, engaging your oblique muscles.
Continue alternating between front knee drives and side knee drives for the duration of the set.
Make sure to perform the exercise with both legs to maintain balance in your workout.
Remember to maintain good posture throughout the exercise and to perform each knee drive with control and power. Adjust the intensity of the exercise by increasing the speed or the number of repetitions as needed.
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Knee Front-Side Drive FAQs
What muscles does the Knee Front-Side Drive work?
The Knee Front-Side Drive mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Knee Front-Side Drive?
None. The Knee Front-Side Drive is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Knee Front-Side Drive variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Knee Front Step Drive, Alternating Celebratory Knee Drife, Arm & Knee Drive Curl and Celebratory Knee Drife.
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