Step-up

How to do the Step-up: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes), equipment (Bench) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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How to do it

1
Step the whole foot onto the bench.
2
Stand up without pushing off the back foot.
3
Step down with control. Switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Step-up?

The Step-up uses: Bench.

Which muscles does the Step-up work?

The Step-up works: Legs, Glutes.

How many sets and reps for the Step-up?

In Setline sessions the Step-up is programmed as 3 sets of 8 each.

Which Setline styles include the Step-up?

The Step-up appears in: Bodyweight, Strength, Military.

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Band squat

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Barbell deadlift

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Barbell front squat

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