Step-up
Beginner
Unilateral lower-body exercise stepping onto an elevated surface with one leg at a time.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadricepshamstrings
Equipment
box
Coaching Cues
- 1Drive through the heel of the working leg
- 2Stand tall at the top before stepping down
- 3Control the step down — no dropping
Standards
- 1Full hip and knee extension at the top of the box
- 2Trailing leg must not push off the ground to assist
- 3Alternate legs or same-leg as prescribed
Scaling Options
- •Lower box height