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Muscle Group: Legs
Notes:
When stepping out in front, place your feet so that they run along parallel lines. This will ensure that you are well balanced and will help to work the overall thigh area!
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Step 1
Hold dumbbells so that palms are facing inward.
Position feet hip width apart.
Keep head up and torso erect.
Place back foot on step.
Do not step to the centre, keep feet along parallel planes.
Keep front knee and foot aligned, toes pointing straight ahead.
Step 2
Bend at front knee and slowly lower under control.
Lower back knee toward floor.
Bottom position for front leg is at 90 degrees at the knee joint.
Keep torso vertical to floor.
Keep front knee directly over front foot.
Do not bounce in bottom position.
Push off with lead leg so that leg is straight but foot stays in same position.
Lower and repeat.
