Lateral Step Down
Exercise Overview
The lateral step down exercise is a step up exercise variation that focuses on the eccentric component of the exercise. Start by standing on a plyobox or exercise stepper. Hover one leg in the air and begin to lower the body beside you. Continue until your heel touches the floor. Minimize the amount of bodyweight the lower leg is bearing. Extend the knee and hip to return back to starting position.
Muscles Involved
Glutesgluteus mediusgluteus maximusQuadricepsglute amnesiasacroiliac joint syndromegluteus maximus tendinitis / gluteus medius tendinitisgreater trochanteric pain syndromehip bursitisiliolumbar ligament sprainhip spine syndromeITB syndrome
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeKnee Valgus / Lower Extremity Control DeficitsLate Stage Rehab
