Step-up (female)

Step-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand in front of a step, bench or sturdy box.
  • 2Step up with your right foot and press through your right heel to lift your body up.
  • 3Lower your body back down until your left foot touches the ground.
  • 4Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

Tips:

  • Keep your chest up and eyes looking forward.
  • Try not to push off with your back foot, instead use the strength of your leading leg.
  • Avoid 'stomping' down as you lower your body to the ground. This should be a controlled motion.
  • To increase difficulty, add weights or increase the height of your step.

Step-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs