October's Exercise of the Month



Step Up with Knee Raise 
This challenging lower body exercise is October's Exercise of the Month.

1. Start by stepping onto the bench or box with your left foot.
     
       Add a bar on your shoulders for extra resistance!
 

 





 2. Bring your right foot up and lift the right leg to a 90-degree angle.










3. Lower your right foot down to the floor, followed by the left.
4. Repeat starting again with the left foot, or alternate and start with the right!

Leigh’s Expert Trainer Tip:
Add step-ups to your leg routine!  It’s a great way to work on strength as well as endurance.  If the bar is too hard to balance, substitute it for dumbbells.