Weighted Step-Up

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Equipment

• Plyo Box or Step Platform
• Dumbbells or Kettlebell or Barbell

Technique

1. Hold dumbbells at your sides, a kettlebell at the chest, or a barbell on the back, and stand facing the box.
2. Place one foot fully on the box and press through it to stand tall, bringing the other foot up.
3. Step down slowly, leading with the trailing foot, and repeat. Switch legs after the set.

Cues

• Add load only when bodyweight reps are smooth.

Common mistakes

• Leaning forward under load.
• Pushing off the trailing foot.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Step-Up
• Lateral Step-Up