Cable Lateral Step-Up
The lateral step-up holding a low cable handle on the side away from the bench; the cable pulls against the step, so the hips must hold the line.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a bench, the near foot on it, the low cable handle in the far hand.
Steps
- Press through the foot on the bench until that leg is straight.
- Keep the torso upright against the cable's sideways pull.
- Lower the free foot to the floor under control.
Common mistakes
Leaning toward the stack: brace and stay tall over the working foot. Pushing off the floor foot: the leg on the bench does the lifting. Stack slamming as you step down: lower slowly and keep the cable taut.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
