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Barbell Step-up

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Focus

Strength

Muscles Involved

Quads, Glutes

Equipment

Barbell, Box

Progression

Dumbbell Step-up

Progression

Barbell Lateral Step-up

Angle-Based Images: Barbell Step-up Video
Angle-Based Images: Barbell Step-up Video
Angle-Based Images: Barbell Step-up Video
Angle-Based Images: Barbell Step-up Video
Angle-Based Images: Barbell Step-up Video
Barbell Step-up: Step 1
Step 1 In a shoulder-width stance, rest a loaded barbell on the back of your shoulders with an overhand grip. Inhale, brace core and place one foot in front of you on top of a 6-12 inch box. This will be your starting position.
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Barbell Step-up: Step 2
Step 2 Exhale while simultaneously driving your foot into box and accelerating your hips upwards, bringing your back foot to meet your front foot on top of the box. Pause and then retract back to starting position.
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Progressions & Variations

Tips

Do not use the planted leg to help lift yourself onto the box.

Do not round the lower back as you step onto the box.

Gradually increase the height of the box, starting low and building higher to add challenge to the exercise.

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