Cable Glute Dominant Step-up

Expert Advice

Focus on driving through the heel of the stepping leg to fully activate the glutes and hamstrings.

Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley and to your ankle.
Stand facing away from the machine with a step in front of you.
Step up onto the platform with the cuffed leg, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Step down with control and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Primary

Glutes50%

Quads40%

Secondary

Calves10%

Equipment

Cable

Exercise Type

Strength