Shoulder Weighted Step Up (rotated)

Step ups with weight held high on the body (such as on the shoulders) will force you to keep chest up, and lower back arched as you step. Also, by placing the resistance on one side of the body we can increase activation of opposite side oblique as well as stabilizers in the lower back and hips. Form for this exercise is similar to the conventional step up. Make sure to keep hips and shoulders square and feet pointed straight ahead and hip width apart.