Breathing
Inhale as you lower under control and exhale as you drive back to a stable position. Keep the breath smooth throughout the set.
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Strength movement using Body Only.
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The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Stand facing a box or bench of an appropriate height with your feet together. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by stepping up, putting your left foot on the top of the bench. Extend through the hip and knee of your front leg to stand up on the box. As you stand on the box with your left leg, flex your right knee and hip, bringing your knee as high as you can.
Reverse this motion to step down off the box, and then repeat the sequence on the opposite leg.
Technique guidance
Inhale as you lower under control and exhale as you drive back to a stable position. Keep the breath smooth throughout the set.
General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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