Exercise of the Month: September, 2008

Submitted by jwarner on Sep 7th, 2009

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STEP UPS

Try adding Step Ups to your walk or run for extra intensity.
Just about any bench, picnic table or step will do.

Target Muscles: quadriceps (thigh)

Synergist Muscles: gluteus maximus (butt), adductor magnus (inner thigh)

Other leg: soleus & gastrocnemius (calf muscles)

Get Set!: Stand facing a bench with your right foot placed on top of the bench.

Go!: Stand up on the bench by extending your right hip and knee. Touch your left foot on the bench for balance if necessary then step back down returning to the start position. Repeat with the left leg alternating legs.

For extra intensity, stay on one leg for sets of 10-20 repetitions each side.

Enjoy!*

* Exercise description and pictures contributed by Chris Fournie, Progressive Martial Arts & Fitness