Single Leg Step Up

The step-up is a lower-body exercise that targets muscles in your legs. Perform step-ups by standing in front of an elevated, knee-height surface like a plyometric box or bench.

1. Stand straight while keeping your back erect.

2. Place your right foot on top of the elevated surface and push through your right leg to lift your body up onto it.

3. Step down slowly with your left leg and perform the next repetition leading with your left foot.

4. You can use your body weight for this exercise or hold dumbbells throughout the movement for an added challenge.