Lateral Step Up

LATERAL STEP UP

The lateral step up is a unilateral knee extensor and hip extensor strengthening exercise. This exercise requires an exercise stepper, plyo box, or staircase. Start by standing with one leg on the plyobox and placing the next leg beside it. Proceed to step up with your leg while making sure the center of your knee aligns well with your 2nd to 3rd toe. Step back down to the side and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

• Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

• Runner’s Knee

• Jumper’s Knee

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Quadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar Tendinitis

• Meniscus Tear

• ACL Sprain

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