Step-Up

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Rectus Femoris
• Adductor Magnus
• Biceps Femoris
• Soleus

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Plyo Box or Step Platform

Technique

1. Stand facing a box or step and place one foot fully on it.
2. Press through that foot to stand tall, bringing the other foot up.
3. Step down slowly, leading with the trailing foot, and repeat; switch legs.

Cues

• Drive through the heel of the top foot.
• Keep the torso upright.

Common mistakes

• Pushing off the lower foot.
• Choosing a box so high the form breaks down.

Variations

• Weighted Step-Up

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Step-Up
• Lateral Step-Up