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Step-ups onto a bench or step

beginnerno equipmentcompound exercise
Step-ups onto a bench or step: start of the movement
1 · start
Step-ups onto a bench or step: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: quads, glutes

Correct technique

  1. 1Place your whole foot on the bench or step.
  2. 2Push up with your front leg.
  3. 3Stand tall at the top.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Pushing off with the back foot.
  • ✕Feet too high on the platform.

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