BlogsStart Doing Stepups  The last time I made an entry to this
blog I was 20 pounds heavier, clean-shaven, and sleeping eight
hours per night... anyone who's seen me lately knows that had to
be a long, long time ago. Stress happens, but I'll try to be a
more consistent blogger going forward (for my two-and-a-half
die-hard fans out there who've been holding their breath for
another entry, the wait is over).  So let's talk about stepups.
I must be the only guy I've seen do this move in a public gym in
five, 10... in my entire life. Why is it so unpopular? Probably
because it's tricky to do, and it doesn't allow you to use a ton
of weight. Nevertheless, it's a tremendous exercise for training
balance and building hip, quad, and hamstring strength. It also
improves hip and ankle mobility and knee tracking, making it a
great rehab move if you have pain or tightness in those areas.
It should be a part of almost any athlete's workout (especially
if his sport involves running and jumping--and most do). Squats
and de