Single-leg box step-up

The foot on the box should do most of the lifting. Choose a height that lets you leave the floor without a hop.

Level

Start

Equipment

Box or bench

Measure

reps

Tempo

1-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Place the whole lead foot on a stable box, including the heel. Shift your chest slightly over that foot.
2. Press the box down to stand tall. Keep the same foot planted as you return the other foot to the floor.

Common mistakes

• Springing off the trailing toes hides how much the lead leg can lift. Slow down the moment the rear foot leaves the floor.