Step-up

Muscles involved

GlutesQuadriceps

How to do it

1. Take a pair of dumbbells and stand with one side of your body next to a box. 2. Place your outside foot on the box, crossing it in front of your other leg. 3. Press your foot on the box and push your body upward until your legs are straight. 4. Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat before changing sides.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Gluteus maximusQuadricepsAdductor magnusGastrocnemiusSoleus

Tips

- Keep your torso upright during the entire movement. - Your knee should not pass your toes. - Press with your heel to return to the starting position.

Difficulty