SINGLE LEG MINI SQUAT & MINI STEP-DOWN – RESEARCH
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EMG STUDIES
GLUTEUS MEDIUS
– Mini Squat, Wall Mini-Squat, Mini Step-down
Comparative Effects of 4 Single-Leg Squat Exercises in Subjects With Gluteus Medius Weakness – Han
Procedure
– Twenty-two subjects (11 males and 11 females) with GMed weakness
(Note: leaning on the wall reduces activation)
Results
Gluteus Medius: unilateral wall-squat 23% . lateral step-down: 22% . front step-down: 21% . unilateral squat: 20%
TFL: lateral step-down: 38% . front step-down: 35% . unilateral squat: 30% . unilateral wall-squat 25%
Ad-ductor Longus: unilateral wall-squat 25% . front step-down: 20% . lateral step-down: 18% . unilateral squat: 16%
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