L2: SIDEWAYS STEP-UP STEP-DOWN Teaching points

Lesson instructions:

Read the exercise instructions 
Watch the video
Read contraindications

Instructional video coming soon!

Key teaching phrases 

• “The step-down phase is just as important as the step-up phase” 
• “Ensure your knee is in line with your second toe” 
• “Imagine only your buttock muscles can move your body” 
• “Don’t push off the floor to elevate your body – use the muscles of your buttock” 

Contraindications 

• Excessive hip or knee pain during this exercise 
• Recent hip or knee surgery