Step up with side twist

The exercise for today is a compound move that involves pretty much all your muscles.  This is  a step up with a side twist and I am holding an 8 lb. weighted ball for extra resistance for my arms and core.

Basically you can do this move anywhere you find a place to step up.  You can do a side step or forward step.(in the photos I am doing a side step)  Make sure the step is not too high as you want your knee joint to be at 90 degree angle as you step so you don't hyperextend it.  Take a step up hold the opposite knee up in a balanced move and while holding the weight or weighted ball twist to the the side of the knee being held up.  For beginners you may start without holding weight and do 8-10 reps per side.  Those who have been training can do 15 steps while holding a weight and repeat on opposite side.

You pretty much work mosts major muscles in your body while doing this compound exercise.  Make sure you have warmed up properly prior to doing this move as you want the muscles to be warm and fluid.