Corrective Exercise Toolkit
Lateral Step Down
Unilateral control drill for knee valgus and lower limb alignment.
knee exercises
Gluteus medius, quadriceps, valgus control
Execution
1
Stand on a step/box (4-8 inches)
2
Lower the free leg laterally with control
3
Keep the stance knee from collapsing inward
4
Tap the heel to the floor, return to start
5
3 sets x 10 reps per side
Cues
Knee over second toe
Slow, controlled eccentric
Keep pelvis level
Common Errors
Knee valgus
Contralateral hip drop
Using momentum
Progressions
1
Low step -> Higher step -> Slower tempo -> With load -> Eyes closed
Related Patterns
knee valgus
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