Stand with balls of the feet on a step or bench, shoulder width apart. Keep the back straight and head in an upright position up off the chest.

Raise the legs from the bench in a controlled action, pushing downwards onto the balls of the feet. When the feet are in an upwards position, return slowly back down to just below the top of the bench level. Repeat this movement in a continuous action.

Exercise can be progressed by holding dumbells or a barbell to increase the resistance.