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Lateral Step Up

HOW: Stand to the side of a box/step. With the leg closest to the box/step, step up onto the surface, and then step back down. FEEL: You should feel the muscles working in the leg that you are stepping up with. COMPENSATION: Avoid letting your...

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  • HOW:  Stand to the side of a box/step. With the leg closest to the box/step, step up onto the surface, and then step back down.

 

  • FEEL:  You should feel the muscles working in the leg that you are stepping up with.

 

  • COMPENSATION:  Avoid letting your knee cave in as you step up and step down. As you step up, make sure you have equal weight distribution throughout your whole foot.