How do you do a step up exercise?

Intermediate**Start by stepping onto the bench with your right foot.**Straighten your right knee to stand on the bench while lifting your left leg so the hip and knee are both at 90-degree angles (shown in the photo above). ... **Repeat for 15 reps on each leg. read more

Repeat for 15 reps on each leg. Do three sets. Advanced. Try the beginner variation explained above while holding dumbbells — starting with eight-pound weights in each hand and working up to 15-pound dumbbells. If you're ready for an extra challenge, try the toe-tap version. Repeat for 15 reps on each leg. Do three sets. read more

The weighted step-up exercise is a simple way for both beginning and advanced athletes to build leg strength and power quickly with a low risk of injury. The weighted step-up exercise is a simple way for both beginning and advanced athletes to build leg strength and power quickly with a low risk of injury. read more

Coach Shreck shows you how to do a step-up correctly and points out what many do wrong when doing this exercise. read more