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Jump onto step with lunge landing

Jump onto step with lunge landing, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, movement control

Illustration of the Jump onto step with lunge landing exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 8 per leg

Description: Stand in front of a stable step. Jump onto it with one leg and land in a lunge position, maintaining good balance and posture. Gently return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.

Tips: Keep your torso upright and engage the foot and ankle muscles to stabilize the landing. Perform the movement slowly to control each phase.

Progression: Increase the height of the step or the number of repetitions once control is mastered.

At a glance

Goal
Motor control
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
step
Starting position
Standing in front of a step
Clinical goal
Improve motor control of the foot and ankle
Also known as
step jump with lunge, platform jump with lunge landing

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.