Lateral Step-Up with Knee Drive
The lateral step-up that finishes with the free knee driven up to hip height, standing balanced on the box leg before stepping back down.
How to do it
Setup
Standing side-on to a low step, the near foot flat on it, arms relaxed.
Steps
- Press through the foot on the step and stand up on it.
- Drive the free knee up to hip height and balance for a beat.
- Step back down under control; finish the side, switch.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the floor foot: the leg on the step does the lifting. Knee on the step caving inward: keep it over the toes. Leaning over the step to balance the knee drive: stand tall on the working leg.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
