Single Leg Balance

Sets: 1
Reps: 3x
Hold: 20 seconds
Rest: 30 seconds between each rep
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

2. Single Leg Squat + Knee Drive

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

3. Deadlift | Single Leg - Star Drill

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

4. Squat | Single Leg + Lateral Slide (Towel)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

5. Squat | Single Leg + Anterior Slide (Towel)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

6. Step Down Touch

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

1. Single Leg Balance

Balance on one leg

Sets: 1
Reps: 3x
Hold: 20 seconds
Rest: 30 seconds between each rep
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

Preparation:

  • Stand next to a wall, counter or chair if needed

Execution:

  • Stand on one leg
  • Keep adding 20 additional seconds as it gets easier to a maximum hold of 60 seconds

2. Single Leg Squat + Knee Drive

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Bend forward as if picking up a golf ball

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Rise, bring leg up toward chest

Preparation:

  • Stand with good posture

Execution:

  • Bend forward at the hip standing on one leg as if picking up a golf ball
  • The other leg will extend behind you
  • Keep your lower back and back leg in a straight line
  • Now rise up and bring your leg up toward your chest

3. Deadlift |Single Leg - Star Drill

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Cones set as shown

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Bend forward to reach for cone keeping back leg straight

Preparation:

  • Stand on one leg
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Rise back up

Execution:

  • Bend at the hip, keep back leg straight to touch cone using the same arm as the single weight-bearing leg (injured and recovering leg)
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Reach for other cones
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Back ankle and shoulder make a straight line

4. Squat | Single Leg + Lateral Slide (Towel)

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Start Position

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Slide towel straight to the side

Preparation:

  • Stand with good posture, one foot on a towel
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Start Position

Execution:

  • Slide the towel straight to the side
  • At the same time, perform a single leg squat on the stance leg
  • Keep hip, knee and ankle in line
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Keep back leg straight, front knee behind toes

5. Squat | Single Leg + Anterior Slide (Towel)

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Start Position

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Slide the towel straight forward

Preparation:

  • Stand with good posture, one foot on a towel

Execution:

  • Slide the towel straight forward
  • At the same time, perform a single leg squat on the stance leg
  • Keep hip, knee and ankle in line

6. Step Down Touch

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Stand on a box

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Touch heel to floor - Maintain control

Preparation:

  • Stand on a step or box

Execution:

  • Lower one leg down and gently touch your foot to the ground
  • Rise up in a controlled manner