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Single Leg Balance

Muscle Imbalance

Aim: Ankle stability imbalance

Trail, gravel, fell, and technical terrain all require repeated single-leg landings on uneven ground. If an athlete struggles to stand steadily on one leg, especially with eyes closed or on a soft surface, it may suggest poor ankle/foot control or weak stabilising muscles.

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How to perform it

  1. 1Stand on a flat surface
  2. 2Lift one foot slightly off the ground
  3. 3Keep your hips level and your standing knee softly bent.

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