# Step-Up

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/step-up

Also known as: Bench Step-Up, Box Step-Up, Bodyweight Step-Up, Step-Ups

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](https://heatsy.app/ex/weighted-step-up)

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Step-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-step-up)
- [Lateral Step-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/lateral-step-up)