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Step ups leg exercises

	Step ups - a great thigh and bum strengthener. During performance aim to maintain a straight back, strong knees and even steps
	What you need for Step ups : Two dumbbells A low bench or step

how to do it

Find a step of approximately 10 - 16 inches high. Grasp two moderately weighted dumbbells and stand in front of the step

Step up on the step with first one foot, then the other. As your back foot is lifted, your body weight is placed onto the front foot

Pause briefly. Reverse the movement (step back with the lead foot)

Repeat the exercise stepping again with the same foot first OR work each leg simultaneously

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