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Step-up

Step onto a raised surface and push yourself up with the top leg. Joint-friendly, very functional, and it quickly exposes differences between left and right.

Feels in
Quadriceps, glutes, balance
Needed
Bench or box, dumbbells optional

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Injury prevention —

Choose a height at which your knee does not bend beyond ninety degrees and do not push off with your trailing leg.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Step-up train?

Quadriceps, glutes, balance

What do you need for the Step-up?

Bench or box, dumbbells optional

How do you avoid injuries in the Step-up?

Choose a height at which your knee does not bend beyond ninety degrees and do not push off with your trailing leg.

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Put it in your own training programCalculate your 1RM for your working weight

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General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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