band step-up
band step-up — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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band step-up

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
band
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Place a band around your thighs, just above your knees.

  2. 2

    Stand facing a step or platform with your feet hip-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step up onto the platform with your right foot, pushing through your heel.

  4. 4

    Extend your left leg behind you, keeping it straight.

  5. 5

    Lower your left foot back down to the ground.

  6. 6

    Repeat with your left foot stepping up onto the platform.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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