Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Step-up, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings |
Setup
Choose a box height where the working thigh reaches about parallel at the start.
How to do it well
- Plant the whole foot on the box
- Drive up through the top-leg heel
- Lower under control
Common mistakes
- Pushing off the bottom foot
- Using momentum to bounce up
Free programs with Step-up
- Strong for Life (2 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Dumbbells (4 day)
- Desk Worker Reset (3 day)
- Strong for Life (3 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.