Barbell Step-up
Expert Advice
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement to maintain balance and ensure proper muscle activation.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand facing a bench or step holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Place one foot on the bench, pushing through your heel to lift your body up.
- Step up onto the bench, fully extending the hip and knee of your leading leg.
- Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
- Complete all reps on one leg before switching to the other leg.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
