Barbell Step Up
Muscle Groups
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Abs & Core
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
Purposes
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Leg strength
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Glute strength
Description
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Hold the barbell on your upper back and face a step box.
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Step one foot up onto the box, keeping the chest up.
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Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
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With the same foot you started with, step down carefully and lower yourself onto the floor again.
ProTip
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Push the heel of the top foot down onto the box
Mistakes
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Rounding the back
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Leaning the torso forward excessively
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Tilting the top knee to one side