Overview

The step up and tap exercise develops the glutes, legs, 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 up by lifting the second foot onto the box, so that both feet are on the box.
• Then step down with the second foot again and then lower the first foot to the ground.

Mistakes

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