Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step-Up
A step-up with the torso leaning forward and the hands on a bar for balance; the lean and the heel drive shift the work to the glute.
How to do it
Setup
Working foot on a box, hands on a bar or rail in front, torso leaning forward with a flat back.
Steps
- Drive through the heel on the box, keeping the lean.
- Straighten the working leg while the back leg hangs free.
- Lower slowly until the back toes touch the floor, then drive again.
Common mistakes
Standing bolt upright at the top: keep the lean to keep the glute working. Pulling on the bar: the hands only balance. Pushing off the back foot: it just touches down.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
