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Lateral Step-Down
Controlled step-downs build the lateral hip and knee control that keeps you steady on stairs and curbs — directly training fall resistance.
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How to dose it
- Sets
- 2–3
- Reps
- 8–10 each
- Intensity
- RPE 5–6
- Rest
- 60 s
Bone load
Spine
Hip
Wrist
Equipment
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Set up
- 1Stand sideways on a low step, one foot hanging off the edge.
Do this
- Bend the standing leg to lightly tap the heel down
- Keep the knee tracking over the toes
- Control the way up and down
Avoid this
- Knee caving in
- Dropping quickly instead of lowering
Safety
Use a low step and hold a rail until the control is solid.
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This is the most advanced version.