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EXERCISE USE
It targets the Quadrcieps/VMO and gluteus medius strengthening as well as neuromusclar control training to help with knee alingment in a single leg stance, ideal for sportspeople, runnners and those recovering from knee injuries and surgery. |
INSTRUCTIONS
Stand on up on a box or stair one leg. Slowly step backwards and downwards, bending at the hip and knee at the same time so your leg go backwards and shoulders come forwards. Only tap the floor behind you - make sure you don't transfer weight into the back leg by always keep your center of gravity forward over the front leg.
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SPECIAL NOTESIt's effectively a one-legged squat, but you step down and back so make sure you bend a the hip and keep the pelvis level. |
Education Videos for this Exercise |
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ONLINE COURSESCRP1: The KneeCRP2: Lumbar SpineCRP3: The ShoulderCourse Multi-packAll-Access Pass - Practitioner Edition |