Technique
Stand facing a step or elevated surface. Step up with one foot, driving through the heel to lift your body up. Bring the other foot up to meet the first foot. Step back down with the same foot and repeat.
A unilateral leg exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings by stepping up onto an elevated surface.
Stand facing a step or elevated surface. Step up with one foot, driving through the heel to lift your body up. Bring the other foot up to meet the first foot. Step back down with the same foot and repeat.
Stand facing a step or elevated surface with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides or holding weights.
Return to the starting position with both feet on the ground, maintaining balance and control.
Drive through your heel, keep your chest up, maintain balance, control the movement
Not driving through the heel, leaning forward, losing balance, not controlling the descent
Add weight, increase step height, perform alternating legs, or add a knee drive at the top.
Use a lower step, hold onto a support, or perform without weights initially.
Ensure the step is stable and secure. Maintain proper form to avoid knee strain. Stop if you experience pain in knees, hips, or ankles.