Edinburgh Baseball Club

Club Training

Step-ups

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 5 minOn your own

Single-leg strength using a step. Good for knees, hips and balance.

Watch how: Dumbbell step up Open video on Muscle & Strength

Also: Bodyweight step up

Set up

A step about knee height or lower. Make sure it will not slide.

You need: A sturdy step, bench or stair

Steps

Whole foot on the step
Drive up through that foot until you stand tall on the step
Step down slowly with the other foot
Do all the reps on one leg, then swap

Coaching points

The top leg does the work, do not push off the bottom foot
Knee over the toes
Stand fully tall at the top

Adjust it

Easier

Use a lower step.

Harder

Hold dumbbells, or use a higher step.