Step-Up

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Sets

Reps

Dumbbell

Equipment

7.50

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

quads,glutes

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Secondary

hamstrings

Stand facing a bench or box at knee height, foot placed fully on top.

Drive through that heel to step up, standing fully on the box.

Control your descent back down to the starting position.

Avoid pushing off your back leg — let the working leg do the work.

Complete all reps on one leg before switching.

What muscles does Step-Up work?

Step-Up primarily targets the quads,glutes, with the hamstrings working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Step-Up should I do?

A typical starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Step-Up?

Step-Up requires a dumbbell.

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