| Place a bar across your shoulders and trapezius muscles. Choose a box height that is appropriate for you. Beginners should try a box that is 4 to 8 inches high. Advanced trainers can go as high as 24 inches. Stand 6 to 8 inches to the side of the box. Exhale and step laterally up on the box, making sure your foot is completely on the box. Use your back or support leg as little as possible. Keep your knee positioned above your foot when lifting your body up on the box. Keep your front leg and hips stable throughout the movement. Keep a strong posture throughout the exercise. If the workout says to perform 6 repetitions, complete all six with the first leg then perform all six with the second leg. This is one set! |
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