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Basic Step-Up

  • Hold a dumbbell (go for the heavier set) in each hand by your side. Step your right foot onto the second step. If this is too challenging, step up onto the first step.
  • Straighten your right leg to stand on the step while lifting your left knee into the air.
  • Bend your right knee and lower your left foot to the floor.
  • Step your right foot on the ground.
  • Place your left foot on the second (or first) step, straighten that leg, and lift your right knee into the air.
  • Lower your right foot to the floor, and then step your left foot onto the floor.
  • Continue alternating for one minute.
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