Monday, November 19, 2007

Box Step ups for strength and function


Utilize DB box step ups in your workouts to create more sports specific strength and function in your training!

Take a moderately heavy DB in each hand and place one foot on a box, bench or step. Driving off the elevated foot, stepping onto the surface and driving your opposite knee up with your toe pointed towards the ceiling. Step down and repeat with the same leg.

Perform about 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps per leg.
Box step ups are good for strengthening leg drive in the knee and hip joint as well as creating a more stability in athletes. For a change up, try perfoming this drill and alternate each leg as youstep up.

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