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Lateral Step-Up
Search GoogleLateral Step-Up is a beginner step exercise using box. It primarily trains glutes and quadriceps. Use a repeatable setup, a pain-free range of motion, and a level of resistance that preserves the intended position.
- Primary
- glutes, quadriceps
- Secondary
- adductors, core
- Equipment
- box
- Mechanic
- compound
Setup
- — Prepare the box and clear the movement area.
- — Set your stance, grip, and starting position before beginning lateral step-up.
- — Begin with a light load and increase it only while every repetition stays controlled.
Execution
- — Stand beside the box and drive through the elevated leg without hopping.
- — Reverse the movement smoothly and reset your position before the next repetition.
Breathing & coaching
- — Inhale during the easier or lowering phase.
- — Exhale through the working phase of the step.
- — Stand beside the box and drive through the elevated leg without hopping.
- — Complete the movement with the same control and range on both sides.
Progressions
- — Loaded or slower-tempo lateral step-up
Regressions
- — Supported or reduced-range lateral step-up