Dumbbell Step-Up

Set-up

• Stand facing a sturdy box or bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

How to do it

1. Put the whole of one foot flat on the box.
2. Press through that heel to stand up tall on the box, then bring the other foot up.
3. Lower the trailing foot to the floor slowly, keeping control.
4. Finish all reps on one leg before changing.

Coaching cues

• Let the dumbbells hang still at your sides.
• Stand fully upright at the top of each rep.

Common mistakes

• Springing off the floor with the bottom foot.
• Using a box so tall that you have to lean far forward.

Safety

• Practise without weights until you can step up and down steadily.