Step-Ups

Posted by Robin Shill on April 9, 2010 » Categories Exercises

Muscles worked: Calves, Hamstrings, Glutes, Hips, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Trapezius
Equipment needed: None required but optional dumbbells
Difficulty: 3/10 – No Sweat

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You’ll need something to step up onto for this exercise – the stairs, a low chair or a bench.

How to
1. Stand up straight about a foot away from where you intend to step up onto. If you are using the stairs, stand at the bottom and use the second step to step up onto.
2. Place one foot on the step or bench and lift your other foot up onto the step so that it is to the side of your other foot. Keep your back straight throughout.
3. With the leg you placed forward first, step back down to the starting position and bring your other foot to the side of it.

Make it Harder
Grab a dumbbell in each hand while performing the move – it will be harder to step up working your leg muscles more and will place pressure on your shoulders and traps. If you do not have dumbbells, you could hold a couple of bags of sugar or potatoes.

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Tags: 3/10 - No Sweat, Calves, Exercises using Dumbbells, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, No Equipment Needed, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Trapezius