• Place back foot on plyo box and assume split-stance position, holding dumbbells at sides
• Lower body with control, keeping front knee behind toes
• While pressing up with front leg, curl dumbbells to shoulder level
• In continuous motion, rotate dumbbells forward and press them over head
• Lower dumbbells toward head and rotate down into reverse curl for one rep
• Perform 10 reps; switch legs

Benefit: This trains you for the total body movements you make on the field, while increasing your balance and coordination. It is meant to work in conjunction with other leg work.

Gatz’s Tips

1. Your feet should be split far enough so your back foot is extended with the heel off the ground and your weight on your toes. // 2. Control your movement down and explode up from the ground. // 3. Keep your core tight, chest up and eyes focused forward.