How do I perform a front step-up to balance?

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Stand in front of a box with your feet straight, placed hip-width apart. Contract your glutes and step up onto the box with one leg. Stand upright and move into a balance position on the leg and foot on the box. Move the opposite hip and knee into a flexed position and hold for a few seconds. Move the lifted leg back down to the ground and follow with the balance leg.

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