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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Lateral Box Step-Up

Lateral Box Step-Up for lunge work focused on glutes.

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Lateral Box Step-Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCore

Equipment

Box

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand sideways next to a stable box with the working foot on top.
  2. 02Place the whole top foot on the box and keep the knee tracking over the toes.
  3. 03Drive through the top leg to lift the body onto the box.
  4. 04Keep the hips level instead of pushing off hard from the floor leg.
  5. 05Step back down to the side slowly and complete the reps before switching.

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