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Step-up

Expert Advice

Drive through the heel of the stepping foot to engage the glutes and quads effectively. Keep your chest up and shoulders back.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand in front of a bench or step.
  2. Place one foot on the step, pressing through the heel to lift your body up.
  3. Bring the other foot to meet the first one on the step.
  4. Step down with the leading foot and follow with the other foot.
  5. Repeat, alternating the leading leg with each repetition.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes40%
Quads
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves
Calves20%
40%Glutes40%Quads20%Calves
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength