Lunge · New to it
Step Up
Stepping up onto a step with one leg doing the work, which builds the strength you use on stairs and kerbs.
Demo by Cole, an AI coach.
- Works
- quads, glutes; also hamstrings, calves
- Kit
- Step
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand facing a sturdy step or the bottom stair; start low, about 15 to 20 cm. Place one whole foot on the step, with a hand on a wall or rail if you need it.
While you move
- Whole foot on the step
- Lean in and push through that heel
- Stand tall at the top
- Step down slowly
Avoid
- Pushing off hard with the bottom foot
- Letting the working knee cave inward
- Dropping down instead of stepping down
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.