Elevation is always a great way to add more challenge into your workout. Find a high step, stable bench, or a large workout box before you begin, and make sure it doesn't wobble or move.
- Start with both feet under your hips and stand far enough from the box that you can pick your foot up and place it on top without catching the toe of your shoe. Stay close enough so that you aren't lunging forward to get on the box.
- Lift your right leg straight up in line with your hips and place it flat on the box. Lift to the top of your left toes as you step up even with the right leg, taking the left knee to waist height
- Lift up on the toes of your right leg before lowering the left leg, then the right leg to the ground.
- Repeat for 10-12 reps before switching to the other side.
If the initial set was too easy, consider adding hand weights, or hold a kettlebell while stepping up and down. Aim for 3-4 sets as part of your weekly weight training. You are doing weekly strength training, aren't you?
