Instructions:
- 1Stand up straight next to a sturdy platform or step
- 2Swinging your arms for balance, lift your closest leg, bend at the knee and step up onto the platform
- 3Push down through your elevated heel to lift your body onto the platform
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then lower yourself back down
- 5Repeat the movement before switching to the other leg
Tips:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise
- Push down with your heel instead of your toes to engage your glutes
- Keep your back straight when stepping up
- To make the exercise more challenging, add weights or increase the height of the step