Box Step-Up
Also known as: step-up exercise, leg strength, glute and quad workout, unilateral leg exercise, balance and stability
How to do the Box Step-Up
Setup: Stand facing a sturdy box or platform, feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides.
Movement: Step one foot onto the box, press through the heel to lift your body up, bringing the other foot to meet it. Step back down under control and repeat on the other leg.
Standards:
- Lead foot fully on the box
- Standing leg fully extends at the top
- Controlled step down
Focus Points: Drive through the heel, maintain upright torso, engage core for balance.
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