Step up sideways, drive the knee, balance it out.
Push through the box foot, don't push off the floor foot to cheat the step up.
The Lateral Step Up with Knee Drive is a Quads-first movement, with Glutes working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your quads volume for the week.
The Lateral Step Up with Knee Drive primarily works the Quads with Glutes assisting.
Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.
Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.
