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Front and Side Knee Drive

Expert Advice

Keep your movements controlled and focus on engaging your core to maintain balance.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lift your right knee up towards your chest, then extend it back down.
  3. Lift the same knee out to the side, then return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the left leg.

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Muscles Worked

Front and Side Knee Drive primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Quads
Quads14%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings14%
Calves
Calves12%
Glutes
Glutes12%
Abs
Abs12%
Shoulders
Shoulders12%
Chest
Chest12%
Triceps
Triceps12%
Equipment
Body Weight
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
14%Quads14%Hamstrings12%Calves12%Glutes12%Abs12%Shoulders12%Chest12%Triceps

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Front and Side Knee Drive work?
Front and Side Knee Drive primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Front and Side Knee Drive?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Front and Side Knee Drive suitable for beginners?
Front and Side Knee Drive is rated as an advanced exercise and is best suited for experienced lifters. Beginners should build foundational strength with simpler movements first before attempting this exercise.