Muscles worked
glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
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barbell step-up
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 1
Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back.
- 2
Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- 3
Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee.
- 4
Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat with the opposite leg.
- 6
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
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