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Band Step-Up.

Targets the glutes, also working the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

Target muscle groups

Equipment

Difficulty
Intermediate
Exercise type
StrengthBuilds strength and muscle. Done in sets, resting between them.
Log type
Reps onlyBodyweight or band work: log how many reps you did each set.
Band Step-Up demonstration
Form

How to do it

  1. 01Place a band around your thighs, just above your knees.
  2. 02Stand facing a step or platform with your feet hip-width apart.
  3. 03Step up onto the platform with your right foot, pushing through your heel.
  4. 04Extend your left leg behind you, keeping it straight.
  5. 05Lower your left foot back down to the ground.
  6. 06Repeat with your left foot stepping up onto the platform.
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