Bodyweight Step-Up
No external weight or equipment used.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Bench
- Movement
- Step up · Standing
- Tracks
- Reps only
Works
Glutes Quadriceps Calves Adductors
How to do it
- Stand facing a sturdy box or bench with feet hip-width apart.
- Place your right foot firmly on the center of the platform.
- Drive through the right heel to lift your body upward.
- Extend the right hip and knee until the leg is straight.
- Slowly lower back to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Pushing off the floor with the bottom foot.
- Letting the working knee collapse inward.
- Leaning the torso too far forward.
- Using a platform that is too high.
Safety
Ensure the platform is stable and will not slide during use.
Do not lock the knee joint aggressively at the top of the movement.
Tips
- Keep your torso upright and core braced throughout the movement.
- Drive through the heel of the working leg, not the toes.
- Avoid pushing off the ground with the trailing leg.
Details
- Base movement
- Step up
- Legs
- Alternating
- Body position
- Standing
- What is raised
- On a box / step
