Bodyweight Alternating Step-ups

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Step 1
Stand in the front of the riser at the height of 8 to 12 inches from the ground. Keep your arms at your sides and begin the exercise by stepping on the riser with one foot.
Step 2
Push off with your front foot and straighten your knee, fully standing. Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
Step 3
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Bodyweight Alternating Step-ups targets Glutes as seen below.

If you're having trouble getting off just your front leg, consider pulling your back toes up. This will transfer weight to your heel and prevent you from dropping the ball of your foot.
If you want to emphasize a pump more on one leg than the other, complete all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Do not swing forward to start the movement. Lean forward over your front leg, spread your forefoot, control the eccentric, step out and repeat.

Beginner

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024