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Barbell Step Up

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Equipment

  • Barbell

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Leg strength
  • Glute strength

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Description

  • Hold the barbell on your upper back and face a step box.
  • Step one foot up onto the box, keeping the chest up.
  • Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
  • With the same foot you started with, step down carefully and lower yourself onto the floor again.

ProTip

  • Push the heel of the top foot down onto the box

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Leaning the torso forward excessively
  • Tilting the top knee to one side