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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Body Weight Knees Over Toes Step Up

Low step-up emphasizing controlled forward knee travel, full-foot pressure, unilateral quadriceps strength, and balance.

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Body Weight Knees Over Toes Step Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCalves

Equipment

Box

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Face a low step and place the entire working foot securely on top.
  2. 02Let the working knee travel forward over the toes while keeping the heel down.
  3. 03Drive through the working foot to step up without pushing strongly from the floor leg.
  4. 04Lower under control while maintaining the knee over the toes and the pelvis level.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions on one side before changing legs.

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