Instructions:
- 1Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand and place one foot on an elevated platform or bench
- 2Using the foot on the platform, push up until the leg is fully extended
- 3Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position
- 4Repeat this movement for the other leg
- 5Perform equal repetitions for both legs
Tips:
- Keep your back straight throughout the exercise
- Avoid pushing off with your back foot - the working muscles are in the stepping leg
- Try to make the movement smooth, not jerky
- Make sure your stepping leg's knee doesn't extend over your toes