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Step-Up

Quadriceps · Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings · Plyo box

Step-Up

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a sturdy box, bench, or step, roughly knee height, with your feet hip-width apart. This will be your starting position.
  2. Place one foot flat on the box, keeping your chest up and your knee in line with your toes.
  3. Drive through the heel of the elevated foot to lift your body up until the working leg is straight, bringing the trailing foot up to the box.
  4. Step back down under control with the trailing leg first, returning to the starting position.
  5. Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings
Equipment
Plyo box
Sides
One side at a time

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