Step-up
per side
- Movement pattern:
- Lunge
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Glutes
Technique
Place the whole foot on a stable platform. Drive up with the front leg without pushing off the back foot.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the back leg so the front leg does no work.
Harder option: Dumbbell step-up, Dumbbell lateral lunge
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