How to do it
Stand close enough to the bench that your stepping shin stays vertical.
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Stand facing a bench or step holding dumbbells at your sides.
- 2
Step up onto the bench with one foot and drive the opposite knee up towards your chest.
- 3
Lower the raised leg down to the floor in a controlled motion, returning to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement to maintain balance and stability. Drive through the heel of the stepping foot to better activate the glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the stepping knee cave inward
- ✕Pushing off the floor with the bottom foot
- ✕Swinging the dumbbells forward for momentum