"lateral forces" refers to the sideways or horizontal pressure or strength that acts on something. It describes the sideways push or pull that occurs from the side instead of directly from above or below. Full definition
They result in neutral steering behaviour and a linear build - up of lateral force up to the car's dynamic limits. (press.bmwgroup.com)
This is probably because increases in specific tension happen through increases in lateral force transmission. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
This suggests that increases in specific tension most likely occur by way of an increase in lateral force transmission. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)