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Eccentric-focused single-leg builder for knee and glute control.

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Setup & steps

  1. 1Stand on one foot on a box edge
  2. 2Let the other foot drift forward
  3. 3Lower slowly until the heel taps the floor
  4. 4Drive back up with the standing glute

Coaching cues

  1. Four seconds on the way down
  2. Knee tracks over toes
  3. Hips stay level

Common mistakes

  1. Dropping fast
  2. Knee diving inward
  3. Leaning far forward

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