Dumbbell Lateral Step Up
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Difficulty
Medium_to_Hard
Equipment Needed
Dumbbells and a Box or Step
Starting Position
Standing next to a step or box with dumbbells in hands.
Procedure
- Set the closest foot on the box.
- Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
- Slowly step down until the outside leg is on the ground. (One leg should still be on the box.)
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
- Repeat with the opposite leg.
Coaching Keys
- Push the heel of the top foot down on the box.
- To develop more power, move quickly, forcefully pushing off the outside leg.
- Don’t round the back.
- Don’t lean forward.
- Do not let the knee move inward.
You Should Feel it...
In your glutes, thighs, and abdominals.
Exercise Purpose
Improves the ability to turn the ski quickly and forcefully.
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