Overview

Step ups develop the legs, glutes, and calves. Step ups are a functional movement that transfers well to sport and life. Bodyweight step ups can be used as a strength and conditioning exercise. Add resistance or increase the height of the step to challenge your body. Step ups can be used as a substitute for lunges or squats.

Description

• Facing a step-box, step one foot up onto the box.
• Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
• With the same foot you started with, step down carefully and lower yourself onto the floor again.

Mistakes

• Rounding the back
• Leaning the torso forward excessively
• Tilting the top knee to one side