Step ups 

Movements strengthened: This exercise helps to improve knee and hip extension strength. 

Suitable for: Use this exercise for people with 3-5/5 knee and hip extension strength. 

Instructions: 

• Person standing at base of step or stairs holding on to solid object or rail for support
• Person steps up on to step with one foot and then follows with the next foot 
• Slowly step back down using the foot the person stepped up with and following with the other foot
• Repeat 10 times on both sides 

Where movement should be felt: 

Person should feel this in the buttock and the front of the thigh.