• Lower Body
• beginner

lateral step over with opposite side descent

step sideways onto elevated surface, ascend with both feet, descend on opposite side, targeting lower extremity strength and coordination.

Starting position

standing

Joints

hip, knee, head

Muscles

gluteus medius, quadriceps, hip abductors, gluteus maximus

Equipment

step

Goal

postural correction, balance, coordination

Type

isotonic concentric, isotonic eccentric