Knee collapses on both the lateral and curtsy positions
Combined frontal and transverse plane loading amplifies valgus.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Lunge · Lower Body
Lateral Lunge to Curtsy Lunge
Coaching cues
- Step wide into a lateral lunge; return through center
- Step behind into a curtsy lunge on the same side
- One fluid movement that combines frontal and transverse plane loading
- Return to start; repeat all reps then switch sides
Common faults 2
Balance fails on the transition
Single-leg stability is insufficient for the combined movement.
Overactive muscles
GastrocnemiusTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗