D.B. Step Ups

Step ups are used to exercise the muscles of the thigh, hamstrings and gluteal muscles of the hips. Height of the step will dictate degree of usage in the hamstrings and hips but typically I start with a height that when stepped onto with one foot, would cause the knee to flex to no less than 90 degrees and the top of the thigh should not quite be parallel to the ground. Take care that when stepping, the center of the knee stays in line with the foot and hips and shoulders should stay square throughout range of motion.