🦵 Lateral Step Ups
Step up sideways to challenge frontal plane stability.
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How to do the Lateral Step Ups
- Stand sideways next to a step
- Place the foot closest to the step on top
- Drive up through that heel to bring opposite foot up
- 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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