Standing Knee Drive
The Standing Knee Drive mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Knee Drive Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
How to do the Standing Knee Drive
Setup
Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and keep your core braced to maintain a neutral spine.
Keep your gaze forward and shoulders relaxed.
Movement
Drive one knee upward toward your chest as high as your hip mobility allows while balancing on the opposite leg.
Avoid leaning backward to compensate for lack of hip mobility; keep the torso upright.
Lower the foot back to the starting position with control.
Immediately alternate to the opposite leg.
Tips
Focus on maintaining balance and stability on the supporting leg throughout the movement.
Keep the movement controlled rather than using momentum to swing your leg.
Standing Knee Drive FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Knee Drive work?
The Standing Knee Drive mainly works the core. The main muscles are the iliopsoas and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Knee Drive?
None. The Standing Knee Drive is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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