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🦵 Lateral Step Ups

Step up sideways to challenge frontal plane stability.

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How to do the Lateral Step Ups

  1. Stand sideways next to a step
  2. Place the foot closest to the step on top
  3. Drive up through that heel to bring opposite foot up
  4. Lower back with control

Form tips

  • Track knee over middle toe
  • No knee valgus (collapsing inward)

Muscles worked

Glute medius, Quadriceps, Hip stabilizers

When to be cautious

  • Painful single-leg stance
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