Hips & Buttocks, Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Legs

Lateral Step Up

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Muscle Groups
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Leg strength
  • Glutes strength

Overview

Lateral step-ups strengthen and define the inner thighs and hips. Lateral steps ups can be performed with dumbbells for added resistance. The side-to-side movement provides additional stability requirements for the hips and core muscles. Lateral step ups can be used to shape and define the legs. Include this exercise in your lower-body or circuit training workout.

Description

  • Standing next to a step-box, set the closest foot on the box.
  • Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
  • Carefully step down until both feet are on the ground.

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Leaning the torso forward excessively
  • Tilting the top knee inward