Bodyweight

Bodyweight Power Step Up

Bodyweight Power Step Up targets leg and glute muscles. This dynamic exercise involves single-leg steps onto an elevated platform, with a hop at the top. It boosts strength, endurance, stability, and coordination.
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Bodyweight Power Step Up instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand tall in front of a sturdy workout box or step, the top of the box should reach no higher than your knee.
2
Place your right foot fully onto the box or step.
3
Drive through your right heel to step up and raise your body onto the box.
4
Stand tall at the top of the box, fully extending your leg.
5
Step back down to the starting position in a controlled manner and repeat with the other foot.
Stand tall in front of a sturdy workout box or step, the top of the box should reach no higher than your knee.
Place your right foot fully onto the box or step.
Drive through your right heel to step up and raise your body onto the box.
Stand tall at the top of the box, fully extending your leg.
Step back down to the starting position in a controlled manner and repeat with the other foot.
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