The Lateral Step Up

The lateral step up is a safe exercise that targets your hips, core, lower back, and glutes. I like this exercise because it works on balance and single leg training. The more I do of the single leg training, the more I like it. I like this exercise also because the spine stays nice and straight throughout the whole motion. This is great for people with lower back issues because you are strengthening your hips.

In this video, I am holding a 10 pound kettlebell in each hand. You can easily use dumbbells for this as well. If you don’t have a box or a platform, try using your bench or stairs. Be careful that there are no sharp objects around in case you fall.

I like to do 14 reps per leg, and 2 or 3 sets per workout. I’ll do one day linear, the next lateral. This way you hit both movement patterns.

The more you increase the rate or tempo at which you do this, the more your heart rate will increase, thus burning more calories and increasing your metabolism. Research shows that combining a strength exercise with a cardio exercise has the best effect in fighting and preventing diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

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