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Exercises

Step-up

Closest move: Reverse lunge
Step-up: stepping up onto a low wooden plyo box, front leg driving, back foot leaving the floor
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  • 2–3sets
  • 8/sidereps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a sturdy step or bench.
  2. Place one whole foot on the step.
  3. Press through that foot to stand up on the step, without pushing off the back leg.
  4. Lower slowly to the floor and repeat, then switch sides.

Common mistakes

  • Pushing off with the trailing foot.
  • Using a step so high the hips drop below the knee.
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