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Step-Ups.

Functional unilateral exercise improving balance and strength.

BeginnerDumbbells/Bodyweight
Step-Ups
The numbers
Sets
2–3
Reps
8–12
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Quadriceps · Glutes
Secondary
Hamstrings · Calves · Core
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Stand in front of bench/box

  2. Step 02

    Step one foot onto box

  3. Step 03

    Drive through front heel to rise

  4. Step 04

    Bring trailing leg up or keep hovering

  5. Step 05

    Step back down slowly

  6. Step 06

    Repeat and alternate legs

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Avoid pushing off back leg

  • Use knee height bench for range

  • Control descent