How to do it
Brace your core lightly as you step up and down each rep.
- 1
Stand at the bottom of a staircase.
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Step up with one foot, pressing through your heel to lift your body up.
- 3
Bring the other foot to meet the leading foot on the step.
- 4
Step back down and repeat, alternating the leading foot with each step.
- 5
Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Drive through the heel of your leading foot to maximize glute activation and maintain an upright posture.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pushing off the trailing foot
- ✕Letting the lead knee cave inward
- ✕Dropping off the step too quickly