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Lateral Step-up

Expert Advice

Drive through the heel of the working leg to fully activate the glutes and maintain an upright posture.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand side-on to a bench or step.
  2. Place the foot closest to the bench on top of it.
  3. Push through your heel to lift your body up, straightening the leg on the bench.
  4. Step down with control and repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes50%
Quads
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
50%Glutes40%Quads10%Calves
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength