Exercise Lab

McArdle Step - Test

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Equipment

  • Plyometric Box

Muscle Groups

  • Cardio-Respiratory System

Purposes

  • Tests leg strength
  • Tests hip, knee and ankle stability

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Description

  • Step onto a small step-box
  • Step back down the same way

ProTip

  • Keep the knee tracking between the hip and ankle

Mistakes

  • Letting the top knee tilt inward
  • Letting the hips shift sideway
  • Leaning forward excessively