How to do it
Distribute your weight over the ball of the standing foot.
- 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.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on engaging your core to maintain balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Driving the knee across the body's midline
- ✕Excessive hip rotation during the side drive
- ✕Leaning the torso far forward for balance