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Twist Knee Drive

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Twist Knee Drive.

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About this exercise

The twist knee drive is a dynamic bodyweight plyometric movement that combines a rotational torso twist with an explosive knee drive upward. It trains the obliques, core, and hip flexors while boosting cardiovascular conditioning.

How to Perform

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands clasped together in front of your chest
  • Rotate your torso to one side, bringing your clasped hands to that hip
  • Simultaneously drive the opposite knee up toward your chest in an explosive motion
  • Return the foot to the floor and hands to center
  • Immediately rotate to the other side and drive the opposite knee up
  • Maintain a quick, controlled rhythm alternating sides for the target number of reps

Muscle Activation

Primary
CoreObliques
Secondary
GlutesQuadriceps

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Twist Knee Drive

The Twist Knee Drive is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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