
barbell step-up
- Body Part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Target Muscle
- Glutes
- Secondary Muscles
- quadricepshamstringscalves
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back.
- Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- Repeat with the opposite leg.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
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