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Bodyweight Step-up (V2)

Expert Advice

Drive through the heel of the lead foot to better engage the glutes and hamstrings. Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the exercise.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand in front of a bench or step.
  2. Place one foot on the step, pressing through your heel.
  3. Lift your body up until the lead leg is straight.
  4. Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  5. Complete all reps on one leg before switching to the other leg.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads35%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings35%
Glutes
Glutes30%
Secondary
35%Quads35%Hamstrings30%Glutes
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength