Barbell Step-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place the barbell on your shoulders just like a squat
  • 2Stand facing a bench or a sturdy elevated platform
  • 3Step up with one leg onto the bench
  • 4Push through that leg to lift your body up
  • 5Slowly lower yourself back to the ground

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight throughout the entire movement
  • Focus on pushing through your heel to engage the glutes and hamstring
  • Engage your core to maintain balance on the bench
  • Switch the leading leg each set for balanced muscle development

Barbell Step-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs