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- Select a step height that allows for proper neutral lower kinetic chain posture (i.e. the knee should not move valgus and the opposite hip should not drop).
- Stand behind box. Place one foot on box. Initiate movement be pulling up (gluts, hamstrings) with the upper leg. Do not push off with lower leg.
- During mid step up when the lower leg is off the ground engage glut med, QL and intrinsic core to keep your hips and shoulders level with horizontal plane.
- Finish movement with two feet on top, full knee extension and quad engagement.
- Reverse slowly and in control maintaining the postures discussed above. Either alternate legs or complete one side first and then switch.
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