glutesband

band step-up

band step-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Place a band around your thighs, just above your knees.

Step 2. Stand facing a step or platform with your feet hip-width apart.

Step 3. Step up onto the platform with your right foot, pushing through your heel.

Step 4. Extend your left leg behind you, keeping it straight.

Step 5. Lower your left foot back down to the ground.

Step 6. Repeat with your left foot stepping up onto the platform.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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