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Step up

Step up: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.

By Shift Some Timber editorial team · Published · Updated 2 November 2026

Step-Up — Cool-Down Beginner: start position, controlled movement and finish position shown as a three-state coaching sequence.

How to do it

  1. Put the whole foot on the step. Lean forward slightly, drive through the foot on the step and stand tall on top; lower yourself back down under control.
  2. Keep it controlled enough that you could stop the rep cleanly at any point.

Equipment

Example variations

The written steps above use one library example. These other doses are separate options, not instructions to complete every variation or progress automatically.

LevelExample doseEquipment
beginner3 minutesstep
advanced5 minutesstep
standard4 minutesstep

Safety and comfort

General movement information, not an individual exercise prescription. Independent trainer or clinical review is not claimed. Use appropriate support and seek individual advice for an injury or restriction.