How to do it
Keep your torso upright and tall throughout the entire movement.
- 1
Stand facing a bench or step, holding dumbbells at your sides.
- 2
Place one foot on the bench, pressing through your heel to lift your body up.
- 3
Step up until the leg on the bench is straight and you are standing on one leg.
- 4
Lower back down with control to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Drive through the heel of the elevated foot to better activate the glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pushing off the floor foot to help lift
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Dropping or slamming down off the step