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Rising step-up

Stand in front of a step with feet hip-width apart and a light dumb-bell in each hand.
Reps: 10 Each Side

Step up with one leg and bring your other foot onto the step, then continue the movement so that you end up on the toes of the first foot, with your other foot on the step for balance. Step back down with the first leg and repeat. Swap sides after ten reps.



Rising step-up

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Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumb-bell in one hand.
Reps: 10 Each Side

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Rising step-up

Stand in front of a step with feet hip-width apart and a light dumb-bell in each hand.
Reps: 10 Each Side

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Shoulder draw

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumb-bell in one hand, with your other hand held loosely at your side.
Reps: 12 Each Side

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Single-legged deadlift

Stand on one foot with your other foot just off the floor and hold a light dumb-bell in the hand on the same side as the standing leg.
Reps: 10 Each Side

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Single-arm pullover crunch

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor holding a dumb-bell in one hand.
Reps: 10 Each Side

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Two-point raise

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a dumb-bell in one hand.
Reps: 15 Each Side

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Incline single-arm press-up

Find a sturdy, hip-high platform and rest your left hand on it, with your arm straight and your body and your other arm forming a straight line from neck to ankles.Reps: 10 Each Side