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1.01
AerobicBody weight

Hands-up Side Step

Intensity
duration
MET
5energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads14%
  • Hamstrings14%
  • Calves14%
  • Glutes14%
  • Shoulders14%
  • Chest15%
  • Abs15%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Plant each foot fully and grip the floor through your toes for balance.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet together and raise your hands above your head.

  2. 2

    Step to the side with one foot, keeping your hands raised.

  3. 3

    Bring your feet back together while maintaining your hands in the air.

  4. 4

    Repeat the movement to the other side.

  5. 5

    Continue alternating sides for the desired duration or number of steps.

Expert tip

Keep your hands up at all times to engage your shoulders and core, and maintain a steady pace for consistency.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the knees cave inward on each step
  • ✕Stepping too narrowly with each lateral move
  • ✕Arching the lower back with arms raised
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