Step-Up

Setup

1. 01Set a sturdy box or bench at roughly knee height.
2. 02Place the whole working foot flat on the box.
3. 03Stand close enough that the shin is near vertical.
4. 04Keep the torso tall with a light forward lean from the hips.

Execution

1. 01Drive through the front heel to lift the body onto the box.
2. 02Bring the trailing foot up to stand tall on top.
3. 03Step the trailing foot back down under control.
4. 04Lower the body slowly with the working leg, then repeat before switching sides.

Checkpoints

• -The working leg does the lifting; the bottom foot does not jump.
• -The knee tracks over the toes on the way up.
• -Full stand at the top with the hip extended.
• -The descent is controlled, not a drop off the box.

Common mistakes

• -Pushing off the floor with the trailing leg.
• -Using a box so high the torso collapses forward.
• -Letting the knee dive inward during the drive.
• -Falling off the box on the way down instead of lowering.