Deep Knee Bend Step Up

KneeHip
Written By David Song

KNEES OVER TOES STEP UP

This is a unilateral knee extensor and hip extensor strengthening exercise. This exercise requires an exercise stepper, plyo box, or staircase. Start by leading forwards until your knee passes your toes and stepping up with one leg. Make sure that the full foot supported by the step. Proceed to step up with your other leg while making sure the center of your knee aligns well with your 2ndd to 3rd toe. Step back down 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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