Band step-up

Band step-up

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Band

Body Part

Upper legs

The band step-up is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping onto a platform with resistance provided by a band around the thighs, enhancing muscle activation and stability.

The band step-up is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping onto a platform with resistance provided by a band around the thighs, enhancing muscle activation and stability.

The band step-up is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping onto a platform with resistance provided by a band around the thighs, enhancing muscle activation and stability.

How to Do the Band step-up

How to Do the Band step-up

How to Do the Band step-up

Place a band around your thighs, just above your knees. Stand facing a step or platform with your feet hip-width apart. Step up onto the platform with your right foot, pushing through your heel. Extend your left leg behind you, keeping it straight. Lower your left foot back down to the ground. Repeat with your left foot stepping up onto the platform. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Band lying hip external rotation

Band straight back stiff leg deadlift

Band pull through

Smith deadlift

Sled lying squat

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