(Difficulty: Beginner)
Description:
- Find a small box or stair step to be used for a step up
- Hold a small weight in each hand.
- Place your right foot on the box, while at the same time, curling the weights up to shoulder level.
- Push through your right foot to bring your left foot onto the box. When you have stepped all the way onto the box, push the weights all the way above your head.
- Step back down from the box, leading with your left leg. At the same time, lower the weights back to shoulder level.
- Step all the way off of the box, lowering the weights straight to your sides.
- Alternate between leading with your right and left legs. Complete 5 reps on each side, for a total of 10 reps