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Barbell Lateral Step-Up
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Lateral Step-Up provides leg strength for better balance and to reduce weaknesses that limit bilateral leg strength. It improves hip stability and stresses knee extension in the most mechanically difficult range.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Place any one foot on a bench adjacent to the body, firmly rest your other foot on the ground. Lay the barbell on your upper back, pulling the bar down and squeezing your shoulder blades together for stability. -
Step 2
Explode up, pushing the bent leg, straightening the leg and lifting the whole body. Always keep your heel on the surface of the bench. Step down and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Lateral Step-Up targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Most of your weight should be placed on the working leg, don't use your supporting leg to help you up.
- Push your shoulders back and keep your chest up throughout the exercise. Don't let the weight pull you forward.
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