RNT Abduction Step Up
Exercise Overview
This is a Reactive Neuromuscular Training technique used to increase hip abductor activation for knee stability. This exercise requires a Plyo Box or stair step to complete. Place one foot on a Plyo Box with a band looped around the outer knee and anchored to a stable object beside you. Keep the knee in line with the middle of your foot and step up onto the Plyo Box. Step back down with the free leg while keeping the banded knee in line with the middle for your foot.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsHip AbductorsGluteus MaximusGluteus MediusGluteus MinimusSquat Warm UpStrength and ConditioningJumper’s Knee / Runner’s KneeITB SyndromeMeniscus TearACL Tear / PCL TearLCL Tear
Related Conditions
Knee ValgusPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeACL Rehabilitation
