DIAGONAL STEP UP

The diagonal step up is a unilateral knee extensor and hip extensor strengthening exercise. This exercise requires an exercise stepper, plyo box, or staircase. Start by setting up a plyobox next to you and place the leg furthest from it on the stepper. 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

• Gluteus Medius

Related Conditions:

• Runner’s Knee

• Jumper’s Knee

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Quadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar Tendinitis

• Meniscus Tear

• ACL Sprain

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