Bodyweight Lateral Step-Up

**Exercise 1. Stand parallel to a bench or a sturdy platform, facing sideways with your feet hip-width apart.
2. Lift your inside foot to place it firmly on the bench. Engage your core and keep your torso upright.
3. Push through the heel of your foot that's on the bench and lift your body upward, straightening your leg.
4. Bring your outside leg to the bench, so you are standing atop the bench briefly.
5. Lower your outside leg back to the floor with control, returning to the starting position.
6. Perform the desired number of repetitions for one leg before switching to perform the same number of repetitions with the opposite leg.
7. To ensure balance and symmetry in strength, alternate sides after completing a set on one side.

Safety Tips:
- Ensure the bench is stable before beginning the exercise.
- Move with control to maintain balance and avoid any jerky movements.
- Avoid locking your knees when you step up, keeping a slight bend in the joints.

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