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Barbell Step-Up

Also: barbell step up

Main
Glutes
Secondary
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
Equipment
BarbellBenchRack
Level
Intermediate
Movement
Lunge

How to do it

  1. Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
  3. Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee.
  4. Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the opposite leg.
  6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım