Single leg planks - core and knee strengthening

Exercise Overview

Single leg planks are an advanced stabilization exercise that strengthens the core while improving hip and knee control during weight-bearing. They are commonly used to enhance lower-limb alignment and support rehabilitation for dynamic knee instability.

Muscles Involved

Transversus abdominisRectus abdominisInternal obliquesExternal obliquesGluteus mediusGluteus maximusQuadricepsHamstrings

Related Conditions

Patellofemoral pain syndromeKnee instabilityAnterior knee painPost-ACL reconstruction rehabilitationDynamic valgus of the kneeCore weakness

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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