Barbell Knee Raise Step-Up
The barbell step-up finished by driving the trailing knee up to hip height instead of setting that foot down; the standing leg holds the balance at the top.
How to do it
Setup
Bar on the upper back, facing a low step, the working foot flat on it.
Steps
- Stand up on the step through the front leg.
- Drive the other knee up to hip height and hold it for a beat.
- Lower that foot back to the floor and step down.
Common mistakes
Swinging the knee up with momentum: lift it under control and pause. Bar tilting as you balance on one leg: brace and keep it level. Leaning back at the top: stack the shoulders over the standing hip.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
