MOVEMENT GUIDE / LOW STURDY STEP
Low step-up
Step onto a low stable platform and stand fully before stepping down slowly.
Target muscles
Quadriceps and glutes; calf muscles assist
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Step onto a low stable platform and stand fully before stepping down slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Pushing off strongly with the trailing foot.
Alternative
Supported step-up
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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