Reverse Step Up with Overhead D.B. Raise

Reverse step ups are much more difficult than they appear. They basically involve stepping out (and down) into a lunge position from an elevated step or box. Pushing back involves an extension of the knee on the platform. These can be very taxing but are excellent strength builders in the thigh. Adding the overhead press involves recruiting your upper back, and deltoid muscles of the shoulder as well as increasing the difficulty of the entire movement. Make sure when you step down into your lunge, both feet are pointing straight ahead. Initially, many people step out with their front foot turned in or out and causes the back foot to rotate as well which makes the push back onto the box much harder.v