Take a step up to stronger hamstrings!  This exercise strengthens the hamstrings, the muscles in back of our thighs.  This muscle group works in tandem with a bigger set of thigh muscles, the quadriceps.  This exercise works the hamstrings as well as targeting the quadriceps, hips, and glutes. 

• Hold a light-or medium- weight dumbbell in each hand standing next to the bench lengthwise.
• Bend right knee and exhale as you step up with right foot onto the middle of the bench; hold for 3 counts with left leg lifted to the side, working on balance.
• Inhale as you step down with left foot and tap down with the right.
• Immediately step back up to the bench with right foot.
• Do all repetitions on right leg, and then switch sides.
• Do 2-3 sets of 15 reps on each leg.

Tip On Form:  Keep torso upright. 

To Increase Challenge:  Do one more set of reps. or increase dumbbell weight. 

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